Ripe peaches are the perfect fruit for baking, and this peach cobbler recipe makes the most perfect pastry! The juicy peach filling is topped with a crisp cobbler crumble, and each bite is summery perfection. 

If you love our peach pie recipe you will fall for this old-fashioned peach cobbler. Not only is it just as delicious, it’s so much easier to make.

A white bowl of peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream.

This cobbler recipe is loaded with ripe peaches that are baked to a soft and juicy perfection. This golden-brown crumble topping adds the perfect cinnamon crunch that can only come from a buttery topping.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Simple baking. A cobbler is so easy to make and takes little to no assembly, just like our blackberry cobbler recipe.
  • Seasonal. When peaches are in season, they taste absolutely incredible and will elevate any dessert. 
  • Crowd pleaser. This is the perfect recipe for a party.

Ingredients for the Best Peach Cobbler Recipe:

peach cobbler filling – 

  • Peaches – fresh peaches are best for a sweet cobbler. Peel and slice the peaches. 
  • Sugar – adds sweetness to the peaches. 
  • Whole milk – makes the filling juicy.

topping –

  • Butter – melted, and cooled.
  • Flour – all-purpose flour, measured and sifted. 
  • Sugar – adds sweetness to the biscuits. 
  • Baking powder – gives the biscuits the light and airy texture. 
  • Salt – adds balance to the topping.
  • Cinnamon – brings an earthy flavor to the cobbler. 
  • Vanilla – adds a great flavor to the cobbler topping.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Peach Cobbler:

Collage of how to make an easy peach cobbler recipe in a casserole dish.
  1. Peel, and slice peaches and toss with sugar. Add peaches to a casserole dish and add milk on top. 
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  3. Pour the butter into the dry ingredients and mix to crumble. 
  4. Distribute the crumbles on top of the peaches. 
  5. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes. Top warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream. 

Expert Tip For Peeling Peaches:

Peel peaches like a pro! Take the washed peaches and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for a few minutes before using a sharp knife to gently peel the skin off of the peaches.

Peach cobbler in a casserole dish topped with a simple crumble.

Serving Suggestions:

Top your cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect treat.

Peach cobbler on a plate topped with ice cream and a spoon.

Recipe FAQs

Can you use canned peaches?

Yes, you can absolutely use canned peaches!

Can you leave the skin on the peaches? 

Peeling the peaches is a personal preferences but you can leave the skin on!

Can you adjust the sweetness in this cobbler? 

It’s important to follow the biscuit recipe precisely, but you can surely adjust the sweetness in the peach filling!

Store & Reheat Leftovers:

  • Storage. This cobbler can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours, or you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
  • Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this cobbler because the biscuits lose their texture. 

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Peach Cobbler Recipe

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5 from 11 votes
This peach cobbler recipe is the best use for summer peaches! This pastry recipe couldn’t be easier to make and every bite of the crisp peach cobbler is worth savoring.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

peach filling –

  • lbs fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp whole milk

cobbler crumble –

  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, measured then sifted
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Peel, and slice peaches and toss with sugar.
  • Add peaches to a casserole dish and add milk on top.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  • Pour the butter into the dry ingredients and mix to crumble.
  • Distribute the crumbles on top of the peaches.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes. Top warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Peel peaches with ease. Take the washed peaches and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for a few minutes before using a sharp knife to gently peel the skin off of the peaches.
  • Storage. Leftover cobbler can be kept at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. After a couple days the biscuits will lose their texture.
  • Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing the cobbler because the biscuit toppings will become soggy and lose their texture.

Nutrition

289kcal Calories45g Carbs3g Protein12g Fat7g Saturated Fat31mg Cholesterol78mg Sodium297mg Potassium2g Fiber31g Sugar670IU Vitamin A6mg Vitamin C60mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Peach Cobbler Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 78mg3%
Potassium 297mg8%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 670IU13%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)