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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler with Buttery Topping

Easy Southern peach cobbler with a golden, buttery topping where juicy peaches bubble underneath. Bake at 350°F until the top turns deep golden and sets, then cool briefly for warm, scoopable slices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach filling
  • 5 fresh peaches, sliced Sliced peaches for juicy filling.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Use half for tossing with peaches; reserve half for topping/batter.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Brightens peach flavor and helps balance sweetness.
Buttery topping batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure for the golden topping.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Leavening for a soft, risen top.
  • 0.25 tsp salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 cup milk Creates a pourable batter.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted Melted butter helps form a rich, buttery crust.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Second half goes into the dry mix for sweetness.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and pour the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Toss the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl, then set aside.
  3. Whisk together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt, then stir in the milk until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish—do not stir.
  5. Spoon the peaches and their juices evenly over the batter, so the batter rises up around the fruit as it bakes.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set.
  7. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

For the cleanest texture, don’t overmix the batter—stop once the milk is incorporated so the topping stays tender. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; rewarm in the oven at 325°F until heated through. Freezing is not recommended because the peaches soften further after thawing. For a lighter option, use plant-based butter and a splash less sugar if your peaches are very sweet.