Peach cobbler

A peach cobbler is a fruit dessert with a topping consisting of sugar, butter, flour, and sometimes oats. The topping is placed over peaches (or other fruit) and then baked.

The earliest known recipe for peach cobbler was published in America in 1864. This recipe, called "Peach Cobbler Cake," called for a cake-like dough to be placed over peaches in a baking dish, and then baked.

The first recipe to use a biscuit-like dough for the topping appeared in 1883. This recipe, called "Peach Cobbler Biscuits," was published in The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Farmer.

Advice

When making peach cobbler, make sure to use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees, then begin preparing the cobbler topping. Combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold butter until it's crumbly. Next, assemble the cobbler in a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Place the peaches in the bottom of the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crumbly topping over the peaches and bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool and serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent dessert. Enjoy!

Questions

Is it better to use fresh or canned peaches for cobbler?

It really depends on what type of cobbler you are making and what flavor you are trying to achieve. If you want a fresh, summery flavor, fresh peaches are the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more intense, concentrated flavor, canned peaches may be a better option.

What is the difference between peach cobbler and peach crisp?

Peach cobbler is a baked dessert made with a biscuit or cake-like topping that is usually poured over a layer of sweetened peach slices. Peach crisp is a baked dessert made with a crumbly oatmeal or flour topping that is usually sprinkled over a layer of sweetened peach slices.

What is cobbler crust made of?

Cobbler crust is usually made with a mixture of flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes spices. The ingredients are mixed together and then either pressed into a pan or dropped into spoonfuls onto the top of the filling.

Why is my peach cobbler so runny?

The most likely cause of a runny peach cobbler is not using enough thickener, such as cornstarch or flour. Another possibility is that the filling was not cooked long enough or that too much liquid was added. Lastly, it could be that the ratio of filling to topping is incorrect.

What happens if you don't Peel peaches for cobbler?

If you don't peel peaches for cobbler, the texture of the cobbler may be slightly different. The peels can add a bit of texture and chewiness to the cobbler, but if you don't peel the peaches, the cobbler will still be delicious.

Why is my peach cobbler gummy?

There are several reasons why your peach cobbler may be gummy. It may be due to overmixing the batter, using too much sugar, not baking it long enough, or not allowing it to cool properly before serving.

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Recipes

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Peach Cobbler

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • milk
  • peach
  • butter
  • cinnamon
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Peach Cobbler

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • peach
  • egg
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • milk
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Easy Peach Cobbler

  • salt
  • several cinnamon
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • peach
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Edna Lewis’s Peach Cobbler

  • PASTRY
  • butter
  • sugar
  • salt
  • sugar
  • vegetable shortening
  • all purpose flour
  • FILLING
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • peach
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Southern Peach Cobbler

  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • water
  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • cornstarch
  • sugar
  • peach
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Blackberry-Peach Cobbler

  • FILLING
  • tapioca starch
  • lemon
  • blackberry
  • sugar
  • yellow peach
  • COBBLER TOPPING
  • turbinado
  • egg
  • baking powder
  • milk
  • salt
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • grind cornmeal
  • butter
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Brown Butter Peach Cobbler

  • butter
  • baking powder
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • mace
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • milk
  • dark brown sugar
  • peach
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Easy Peach Cobbler

  • vanilla extract
  • lemon juice
  • cinnamon
  • sugar
  • coconut oil
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • peach
  • vanilla ice cream
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Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler

  • gluten-free flour
  • egg
  • cornstarch
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • gluten baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • peach
  • milk
  • butter
  • vanilla ice cream
  • whipped cream
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Peach Cobbler

  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • baking powder
  • milk
  • butter
  • peach
  • peach
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Peach Cobbler

  • lemon juice
  • baking powder
  • cornflour cornstarch
  • demerara sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • yoghurt
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • sugar
  • salt
  • yellow peach
  • butter
  • ice cream
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Peach Cobbler

  • hazelnut liqueur
  • heavy cream
  • peach vodka
  • brown sugar
  • graham cracker
  • peach
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Peach Cobbler

  • cornstarch
  • brown sugar
  • sugar
  • butter
  • pecan
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • sugar
  • buttermilk
  • peach
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla ice cream
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Apple Peach Cobbler

  • cooking spray
  • brown sugar
  • agave syrup
  • cornstarch
  • almond extract
  • cinnamon
  • orange
  • salt
  • peach
  • butter
  • egg yolk
  • pie dough
  • fuji apple
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Mini Peach Cobbler

  • peach
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • milk
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • salt
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Peach Cobbler

  • egg wash
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • cornstarch
  • almond extract
  • sugar
  • salt
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • peach
  • butter
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Skillet Peach Cobbler

  • sugar
  • almond extract
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • water
  • butter
  • course grind sugar
  • lemon juice
  • baking powder
  • all purpose flour
  • clearjel
  • sugar
  • peach
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Cake Mix Peach Cobbler

  • lemon juice
  • nonstick spray
  • vanilla ice cream
  • butter
  • dark brown sugar
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • sugar
  • yellow cake
  • cornstarch
  • cinnamon
  • peach
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Burrer's Peach Cobbler

  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • sugar
  • butter
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • baking powder
  • tree ripened peach
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Air Fryer Peach Cobbler

  • lemon juice
  • nonstick spray
  • vanilla ice cream
  • cornstarch
  • dark brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • ginger
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • sugar
  • peach
  • all purpose flour
  • dark brown sugar
  • butter
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Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler

  • half
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • lemon
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • peach
  • powdered sugar
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Peach Cobbler

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • milk
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • butter
  • salt
  • peach
  • baking powder
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Grandma Potter's Peach Cobbler

  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • apple cider vinegar
  • salt
  • sugar
  • lemon
  • butter
  • sugar
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • peach
  • cornstarch
  • cream cheese
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Peach Cobbler

  • light brown sugar
  • butter
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • almond extract
  • peach
  • all purpose flour
  • almond
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Peach Cobbler

  • light brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • margarine
  • all purpose flour
  • peach
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Southern Peach Cobbler

  • brown sugar
  • water
  • baking powder
  • lemon juice
  • orange zest
  • butter
  • butter
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • sugar
  • peach
  • vanilla ice cream

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sugar
peach
butter
salt
all purpose flour
baking powder
cinnamon
milk
cornstarch
nutmeg
lemon juice
vanilla extract
egg
brown sugar
water
vanilla ice cream
heavy cream
lemon
dark brown sugar
baking soda
almond extract
buttermilk
vanilla
gluten-free flour
whipped cream
vegetable shortening
yellow peach
margarine
coconut oil
vegetable oil
yellow cake
cream cheese
blueberry
half
powdered sugar
nonstick spray
peach jam
ginger
light brown sugar
self rising flour
whipping cream
several cinnamon
cardamom
light
maple syrup
tapioca starch
turbinado
blackberry
grind cornmeal
mace
vanilla pudding
pie crust
gluten baking powder
rolled oat
vanilla yogurt
dark rum
lemon zest
cornflour cornstarch
demerara sugar
yoghurt
ice cream
hazelnut liqueur
peach vodka
graham cracker
shortening
​ cinnamon sugar
biscuit crust
filling
original bisquick
pecan
krusteaz buttermilk pancake
cooking spray
agave syrup
orange
egg yolk
pie dough
fuji apple
egg wash
corn starch
course grind sugar
clearjel
tree ripened peach
biscuit
peach filling
bean
brown rice flour
honey
white flour
apple cider vinegar
almond
orange zest

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • lemon juice
  • vanilla extract

Staple Ingredients

  • peach 78%
  • sugar 76%
  • butter 72%
  • salt 70%
  • all purpose flour 65%

Common Ingredients

  • baking powder 52%
  • cinnamon 43%

Usual Ingredients

  • milk 39%
  • cornstarch 22%
  • lemon juice 22%
  • vanilla extract 22%
  • egg 20%
  • nutmeg 20%

Rarey Ingredients

  • brown sugar 13%
  • heavy cream 13%
  • water 11%