Description
Paula Deen’s Peach Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert featuring a buttery, tender batter baked with sweet, juicy canned peaches. This easy-to-make cobbler combines self-rising flour, sugar, and milk poured over melted butter, topped with peaches and optionally cinnamon, resulting in a golden, bubbly, and comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 29 oz canned sliced peaches in heavy syrup (1 large can, undrained)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat and melt butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the stick of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt completely, ensuring a rich buttery base for the cobbler.
- Prepare batter: In a medium bowl, combine the self-rising flour, granulated sugar, and whole milk. Whisk these ingredients together until the batter is smooth and free of lumps for an even texture.
- Combine butter and batter: Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven once the butter is fully melted. Pour the prepared batter directly over the melted butter without stirring to create layers that will rise during baking.
- Add peaches: Spoon the undrained canned sliced peaches evenly over the batter, distributing them without stirring to allow the batter to rise around the fruit as it cooks.
- Optional seasoning: If you like, sprinkle a teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the top of the peaches for an added warm, spicy flavor.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and hot at the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes, allowing the filling to set for easier serving and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use self-rising flour as it already contains baking powder and salt, which help the batter rise properly.
- Do not stir the batter and peaches after layering; this ensures distinct layers that create the cobbler’s characteristic texture.
- Allow cooling before serving to prevent the filling from being too runny.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
