The Only Peach Cobbler Recipe You’ll Ever Need — A Perfect Southern Classic!

This Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler is a must-try summer dessert! Juicy peaches are baked beneath a tender, buttery topping with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with cinnamon sugar for a crisp finish, this cobbler is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream. It’s an easy recipe that you’ll make again and again.

Ingredients
For the filling:

9 cups sliced peaches (about 8 fresh peaches or 3 lbs)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
For the topping:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
12 tbsp chilled, grated butter
1/2 cup boiling water
For cinnamon sugar topping:

1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix peaches, lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and salt. Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bake the peach filling for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add grated butter and toss. Stir in boiling water until lumpy.
Spoon topping over hot peach filling. Mix 1/3 cup sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over topping.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch drips. Let cool slightly and serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

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