Peach Cobbler Recipe
Peach cobbler is a summertime staple and this recipe is a keeper. It’s the ultimate summer dessert with juicy peaches flavored with Bourbon, cinnamon and the best crust I have ever tasted.
I love summer peaches, especially when they are freshly picked, ripe, fuzzy, succulent and sweet smelling! Peaches are great for making peach cobbler pie with crumbly, buttery crumbs and filled with fresh peaches.
The recipe is absolutely easy and fail-proof. You can make it in a cast-iron skillet and then bake in the oven. This is the BEST peach cobbler I have tasted.
How to Make Peach Cobbler?
Making peach cobbler pie calls for a three-step process, first of all, make the filling. Secondly, prepare the pie crust dough.
Finally, cook the peach filling in a cast-iron skillet and then drop the pie crust dough by spoonfuls over the peaches and bake in the oven. It’s really that easy to make homemade peach cobbler!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Peaches to Use?
Georgia produces the best peaches and called “The Peach State” because the peaches are so juicy and sweet.
There are many varieties of peaches with two common types: yellow peaches and white peaches. Yellow peaches have yellow flesh while white peaches have white flesh. The skin is usually reddish in color.
For this recipe, use yellow peaches for a nice, yellow and golden color.
They are also categorized into freestone peach vs. clingstone peach. Choose freestone peaches as the pit doesn’t cling to the flesh, which is ideal for this recipe.
Can I Use Canned Peaches?
Yes, you can use canned peaches if fresh peaches are not in season. Just make sure you drain the juice from the canned peaches before making the peach filling.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 393 calories per serving.
What to Serve with This Recipe?
Serve the cobbler as a summertime dessert. For summer parties, I recommend the following recipes.
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Bourbon Peach Cobbler
Peach Cobbler filled with bourbon peach and topped with buttery and crumbly pie crust dough. This peach cobbler recipe is so easy and a summertime staple!
Ingredients
- 8 peaches, peeled and sliced, about 6 to 8 cups
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, add the peaches, bourbon, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon and mix well to coat the peaches evenly; set aside.
- Prepare the dumplings: Into food processor add the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut 1 1/2 sticks of butter into small pieces. Add it to the flour mixture and pulse until the mixture looks like wet sand. Pour in the cream and mix just until the dough comes together. Don't overwork; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- In a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat, melt the remaining 1/2 stick of butter. Add the peaches and cook gently until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (or leave in the skillet). Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls over the warm peaches. There can be gaps, the dough will puff up and spread out as it bakes. Brush the top with some heavy cream and sprinkle with some sugar; put it into the oven on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is browned and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Recipe source: Food Network
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
8 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 393Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 45mgSodium 149mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 3gSugar 31gProtein 4g
Phil
I made this today and I used Vanilla Jim Bean – AWESOME!!!
Rasa Malaysia
😊👍
Kim
Delicious and easy to put together. I had some fresh peaches that were overripe (I would never waste fresh peaches!) but not the amount called for. The recipe was easy to adapt. I will happily make this again!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks!
Alice
Can I substitute bourbon with Bacardi or Whisky?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes you can try!
Tara Young
Whiskey yes, but not Bacardi. Bourbon & whiskey have a slight sweetness to it, Rum does not
Stefne
Is it possible to substitute canned peaches for the fresh peaches?
Rasa Malaysia
You can try but fresh preferred.
Sandy
Would this be an appropriate dessert for children as well as adults, being that there’s alcohol in it? I imagine the alcohol does add flavor.
Rasa Malaysia
Yes very little alcohol you can’t even tell.
Tara Young
It is perfectly safe for children. The alcohol will be cooked out and only the flavor remains
David
Not a bad recipe. I tend to favor recipes with bourbon or rum in it so this caught my attention. A bit under-sweetened for my own taste and what I have been accustomed to with cobblers but I can see how this would appeal to someone who wants to keep the calories and sugar down in a dessert. Thank you for sharing!
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome thanks. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Sophia Lilford-Powys
The cream is added to the ingredients list, but there is no step in the directions for the cream. I’m assuming one should add it to the dumpling mixture?
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Sophia, you are right I am sorry for the omission. I have updated the recipe.
Dave
Looks like left out heavy cream and amount in dumpling mixture of this recipe—–could be the printing dept–thou—-
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Dave, thanks for letting me know. I have updated the recipe. Please check again! :)
Gretchen
My new favorite dessert and so easy to make!! Made this for our anniversary and it was perfect. Thank you!!!
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome!
Matt I.
Best! Love peach cobbler!
Tony
This recipe sounds intriguing and I would like to make it, but I am not able to consume alcohol. Does all the alcohol of the bourbon evaporate during the cooking?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, or you can skip the bourbon.