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Southern peach cobbler in a cast iron skillet served with two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream on top.
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Southern Peach Cobbler

Southern Peach Cobbler baked in a cast iron skillet with fresh peaches, warm spices, buttery crust, and classic homemade Southern flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern, Southern Comfort
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Jeremy Klae

Ingredients

For the Peach Filling

  • 5 Small Fresh Peaches
  • ¾ Cup White Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoon Orange Juice

For Cobbler Batter

  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¾ Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Wash and slice the peaches, then place them into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice to the peaches.
  • Stir everything together until the peaches are fully coated, then set the bowl aside.
  • Add a stick of unsalted butter to a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • Place the skillet into the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing the butter to fully melt as the skillet heats up.
  • While the oven preheats, whisk together the flour, white sugar, kosher salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour in the milk and vanilla extract and whisk until everything is fully combined and smooth.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour the batter directly into the melted butter, but don't stir it.
  • Place the skillet back into the oven and bake the batter for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and spoon the peaches and all of their juices evenly across the top. Again, don't stir.
  • Bake the peach cobbler for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Once baking is complete, remove the cobbler from the oven and let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • Leaving the peach skins on adds texture and beautiful color to the cobbler.
  • Cast iron creates the best crispy golden edges.
  • Fresh ripe peaches work best for flavor and texture.
  • Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving so the filling can thicken.
  • Vanilla ice cream melts perfectly into the warm peach filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1478mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg