Easy Spiced Peach Cobbler

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 10/8/19
peach cobbler with ice cream
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
322 Calories
13g Fat
50g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 386mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 4g
Calcium 137mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

If you don't have time to peel and pit fresh peaches or if they aren't in season, make this cobbler with canned peaches. The canned peaches with liquid make a delicious filling for the cobbler, and the simple biscuit-like topping bakes to a perfect golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1 (29-ounce) large can sliced peaches (in light syrup)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon (or about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup/4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter (chilled)
  • 1/3 cup milk

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat oven to 400 F.

  2. Butter a 1-quart to 1 1/2-quart baking dish.

  3. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the peaches, reserving the syrup.

  4. Arrange peach slices in the prepared baking dish.

  5. Measure 1 cup of the syrup into a small saucepan; blend in the sugars, lemon juice, spices, salt, 1 tablespoon of butter, and cornstarch. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; simmer, stirring, until thickened and clear, about 4 to 5 minutes. Pour the hot mixture over the peaches.

  6. Place the peach filling in the oven while preparing the topping.

  7. Sift together the flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons sugar.

  8. Cut in the 1/4 cup of chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the milk and stir until a stiff dough is formed.

  9. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto the hot peach filling. Return the cobbler to the oven and bake until topping is browned, ​or about 20 minutes.

  10. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

 

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