Ah, a classic! Here’s a traditional Old Time Oven Peach Cobbler recipe that’s simple, rustic, and delicious. This one uses fresh or canned peaches and bakes up golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 4 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (or 2 cans, drained, ~29 oz each)
- 1 cup sugar (adjust depending on peach sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker syrup)
For the topping (batter-style, old-fashioned):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Peaches:
- If using fresh peaches, peel and slice them.
- Mix peaches with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.
- Prepare Topping:
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk until smooth.
- Melt butter and pour it into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the batter over the butter without stirring—it will float up as it bakes.
- Assemble Cobbler:
- Spoon the peach mixture over the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake:
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve:
- Best warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
💡 Tips:
- If peaches are very sweet, reduce sugar slightly.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the batter.
- A cast-iron skillet works wonderfully if you want a rustic look.
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version for canned peaches that’s just as tasty and quicker to make—perfect if you want a “grandma-style” cobbler fast.
Do you want me to give that version too?
