This delicious Southern Peach Cobbler uses fresh summer peaches and a from-scratch butter cake topping. A Southern classic that's a perfect summer dessert. Ready in under an hour for a homestyle dessert. For another fruity treat, try our Blueberry Oatmeal Crisp.
Why You'll Love This Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe
The best part about peach cobbler in cast iron skillet recipe is that it is so easy to make. The batter comes together in just a few minutes, and the peaches can be either fresh or canned.
Once the batter and peaches are in the skillet, it's just a matter of popping it in the oven and letting it bake. In just about an hour, you'll have a delicious and flaky cobbler that is perfect for serving warm with a scoop of ice cream.
- Easy to make. Super simple to make, and ready in less than an hour!
- Versatile. You can use fresh or canned peaches, so you can enjoy it year-round.
- Delicious. Perfect for serving warm with a scoop of ice cream.
- Seasonal Budget Friendly. When fresh peaches are in season and cheap, this cobbler is a great way to use up ripe peaches.
Ingredients Overview
If you're looking for a simple yet indulgent treat, this amazing Peach Cobbler recipe will hit all the right notes. Not only is this dessert delicious and easy-to-make - it also provides excellent presentation when served directly from your cast iron skillet.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make A Southern Peach Cobbler
This recipe is popular all year round, but it's especially good in the summer when peaches are in season. The fresh, juicy peaches give the cobbler a delicious flavor that's hard to beat.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray the bottom and sides of a 9 - 10 inch cast iron skillet with non stick spray.
Step 2: Spread sliced or chunked peaches out in a single layer in the cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the top of the peaches with ¼ of the sugar.
Step 3: In a medium bowl use an electric hand mixer to mix the butter and remaining sugar. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, egg, and vanilla. Mix well until blended. Batter will be thick like sugar cookie dough.
Step 4: Using a spoon, scoop up dollops of the batter and place evenly on the top of the peaches in the skillet.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes (depends on width of skillet), or until the butter cake batter is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or vanilla ice cream.
Serving Suggestions
Southern Peach Cobbler is delicious served warm with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. You can also serve it with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, drizzle of caramel sauce, or some homemade caramel sauce.
Since peaches harvest late into the Autumn, you can serve up a taste of the season during colder nights as well as in the summer!
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few scrumptious variations using this peach cobbler in cast iron skillet recipe as a base:
- You can use fresh or frozen peaches in this recipe.
- If you don't have all-purpose flour, you can use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour.
- Add other fruits to the cobbler, such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
- Add spices to the cobbler, such as cardamom, ginger, or cloves.
Tips for Success
- If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- If fresh peaches are out of season, you can use canned peaches. Just be sure to drain the peaches before using them.
Storage Options
- The cobbler can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- The cobbler can be frozen for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the directions.
- To reheat the cobbler, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the cobbler in a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes, or until heated through.
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- Easy Fresh Peach Dump Cake
- Peach Pie Crumble
- Easy Peach Hand Pies
- Strawberry Spoon Cake
- Rustic Rhubarb Galette
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen peaches. Just be sure to thaw them completely before using them.
Yes, you can make this cobbler in a 9x19 inch baking dish.
The cobbler is done when the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
Yes, you can use fresh sliced apple with some cinnamon, strawberries and rhubarb, or even a mixture of summer berries. You can get very creative!
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Southern Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- 9 inch Round Cast Iron Skillet
- 9 x 9 Square Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 4 cups peaches fresh, pitted, about 4 to 5
- ¼ cup sugar for the peaches
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar for the butter cake top
- 1 cup flour all purpose
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and spray the bottom and sides of a 9 - 10 inch cast iron skillet with non stick spray.
- Spread sliced or chunked peaches out in a single layer in the cast iron skillet.4 cups peaches
- Sprinkle the top of the peaches with ¼ of the sugar.¼ cup sugar
Make The Cobbler Topping
- In a medium bowl use an electric hand mixer to mix the butter and remaining sugar.½ cup butter, 1 cup sugar
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, egg, and vanilla. Mix well until blended. Batter will be thick like sugar cookie dough.1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 large egg, 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Using a spoon, scoop up dollops of the batter and place evenly on the top of the peaches in the skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes (depends on width of skillet), or until the butter cake batter is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- If fresh peaches are out of season, you can use canned peaches. Just be sure to drain the peaches before using them.
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