If you’re looking for a recipe for an easy peach cobbler with fresh peaches, look no further! This easy peach cobbler recipe is one that my family loves!
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If warm peach cobbler topped with melty vanilla ice cream doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does. This easy peach cobbler with fresh peaches is pure comfort. It’s golden, gooey, cinnamon-scented magic baked into every bite.
We’ve made this version for years at my family’s place in Georgia. It’s inspired by Paula Deen’s cobbler, but we’ve simplified it with a few tweaks and a heavy hand with the cinnamon (because why not?). The result? A cozy dessert that comes together in minutes and tastes like it took hours.
You can make it with canned peaches in a pinch, but if you’ve got fresh ones? Ohhh, game over. It’s all about that sweet, juicy peach syrup bubbling up around crispy, buttery batter edges.
Note from the Author
2025 Update: When I first shared this recipe back in 2019, we were making it with peaches straight off the trees during family visits to Georgia. Not much has changed, it’s still our go-to summer dessert, but I’ve updated the post with extra tips, fresh links, and some shortcuts for when you’re short on time (or peaches). Same cozy vibes, just a little more helpful for today’s kitchen.
Step by Step Instructions
Check out the recipe card below for more in-depth instructions for this homemade peach cobbler.
- Simmer the peaches: Start by cooking your sliced peaches with sugar, water, and cinnamon. This gets the juices going and creates a syrupy base.
- Melt the butter: While that’s happening, pop a stick of butter in your casserole dish and let it melt in the oven as it preheats. This gives the cobbler those rich, crispy edges.
- Make the batter: Mix your flour, sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth. It’ll be thin!
- Layer it up: Pour the batter over the melted butter (don’t stir!), then spoon the peaches and syrup over the top. Again, no stirring needed. Just trust the process.
- Bake: Let it go for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbly. The edges should be crisp and the center set.
- Serve: Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Or both. Definitely both.
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Recipe Testing Notes and Tips
As a recipe developer with a degree in food science, I create approachable recipes you can trust. Here are a few takeaways:
- Don’t stir the batter and peaches together! Layering is key.
- Use fresh, ripe peaches if possible. But canned or frozen work great when out of season.
- Let the cobbler cool just slightly before serving. The syrup thickens and the texture improves.
Tip
Self-rising flour swap: Don’t have any? Use 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 ½ tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt.
Variations
- Spiced-up version: Add a pinch of nutmeg, cloves, or ginger for a cozy twist.
- Berry blend: Swap some peaches for blueberries or blackberries.
- Boozy peaches: Add a splash of bourbon or peach schnapps while simmering the fruit.
- Mini cobblers: Bake in individual ramekins for cute, shareable servings.
- Sugar topping: Sprinkle coarse sugar over the batter before baking for a crunchy finish.
Got extra peaches or just can’t get enough of that summer fruit vibe? This Peach Ice Cream
is the dreamiest cobbler sidekick. If you’re planning ahead, definitely check out this guide on how to freeze peaches so you can make cobbler magic all year round.
Craving more Southern sweets? This homemade banana pudding is a must. Or keep the fruity fun going with a bright Ricotta Cake or a cozy Southern Blueberry Cobbler in case you’ve got more berries than you know what to do with.
Recipe FAQs
You can, but it won’t taste as fresh! It is a great option for when peaches are not in season though.
Canned peaches are usually about 16 ounces so I’d recommend using two cans. I’d also heat them through and season them with a little extra cinnamon or sugar if needed to bring those same flavors.
Another option would be to freeze extra fresh peaches to use out of season! We had a ton of extra bags and it’s a great treat for the winter or even fall.
I used 5 big peaches to make about 3 cups of sliced peaches. You can always add more peaches if you have a ton or are a big fruity dessert person.
My family personally likes an even ratio of crispy dough to peach and syrup ratio so we found this to be a good amount.
If you have peaches that aren’t ripe quite yet and have some time to spare before making the cobbler, place the peaches in a brown paper bag and fold the edges so they close.
About 24 hours later you should have peaches that are much more ripe than before they went in to the bag. The reason being is the fruit releases ethylene gas which speeds up the ripening process.
Avoid using plastic bags as that can’t breathe as well as paper which would build up moisture and leave your fruit being soggy.
The cinnamon is technically optional, but it’s one of my favorite parts about this dish. It’s in the peaches and the batter making it extra cinnamon-y.
Cinnamon, of course, but you can also use nutmeg, cloves, or ginger to make it a spiced treat!
Easy Peach Cobbler
If you’re looking for a recipe for an easy peach cobbler with fresh peaches, look no further! This easy peach cobbler recipe is one that my family has been making forever.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced peaches, about 5 peaches
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup self rising flour
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir together sliced peaches, 1 cup of sugar, water and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Let simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- While peaches are simmering, preheat oven to 350°F. Place a stick of butter in a 3 Quart casserole dish and place the dish in the oven while it’s preheating so it melts.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining cup of sugar, teaspoon of cinnamon, flour and milk. Mix until well incorporated.
- Take casserole dish out of the oven and spoon batter over the butter carefully. Use a spoon to gently place the peaches and syrup over the batter taking care to not stir or mix.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes not covered until top is crisp and batter is cooked through.
- Serve immediately with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream… or both!
Notes
This recipe was adapted from Paula Deen's Peach Cobbler.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 373Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 83gFiber: 5gSugar: 55gProtein: 8g
Nutrition provided is only an estimate.
