Easy Peach Cobbler With Biscuit Crust

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Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 08/06/19
Peach cobbler
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Cooling Time: 20 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
284 Calories
10g Fat
48g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 462mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Protein 4g
Calcium 234mg 18%
*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.)

This peach cobbler is the perfect dessert for any season.

Two quintessentially Southern eats―peaches and biscuits―come together in this easy cobbler recipe. A rolled-out biscuit-dough crust covers a sweet filling made from canned peaches, meaning you can enjoy this treat long past peach season.

Serve this delicious dessert warm with ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Ingredients

  • For Filling:
  • 1 large can (29 ounces) peaches in syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar (granulated)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • For Biscuit Crust:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons ​cinnamon sugar

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F.

  2. Drain the peaches, reserving the liquid.

  3. Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in the reserved peach liquid and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Boil the syrup for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and add the peaches. Set it aside to cool while you prepare the biscuit dough.

  4. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl; cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives. Add milk gradually to make a soft dough. Turn it out onto a floured surface and roll the dough to fit the baking dish.

  5. Spoon the peach mixture into a buttered pie or baking dish, dotting the top with the pieces of butter. Sprinkle it with the cinnamon sugar.

  6. Arrange the dough on top of the peach filling and crimp the edges. 

  7. Bake the cobbler for 16 to 20 minutes, or until the top turns golden. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.