Description
This Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler is a comforting, classic dessert featuring juicy peaches layered with a light, fluffy batter sweetened with brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection with melted butter at the base, it’s served warm with luscious maple butter for an indulgent finish. Perfect for summer gatherings or any time you crave a nostalgic, homestyle treat.
Ingredients
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Cobbler
- 1 stick salted butter, cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar, divided (3/4 cup for batter and 1/4 cup for peaches)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 5-6 peaches, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Maple Butter
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and melt butter: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the cubed butter into a 9×13 inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt for about 10 minutes, creating a buttery base for the cobbler.
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, stirring gently until just combined to form a smooth batter.
- Toss the peaches: In a separate bowl, toss the peach wedges with the remaining ¼ cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to coat them evenly and enhance their sweetness.
- Assemble the cobbler: Remove the melted butter dish from the oven. Layer half of the peach mixture evenly over the melted butter. Pour the batter carefully over the peaches without stirring. Then, layer the remaining peaches on top of the batter.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the cobbler back in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, until the center is just set and the edges start to turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Make the maple butter: While the cobbler bakes, combine 4 tablespoons of salted butter and ¼ cup maple syrup in a small pan. Bring it to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat to create a rich maple butter sauce.
- Serve: Serve the peach cobbler warm or at room temperature, topped with a drizzle of the maple butter and a scoop of ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor; if peaches are not in season, frozen peaches can be used after thawing and draining excess juice.
- Do not stir after pouring the batter over the peaches; this layering gives the cobbler its traditional texture.
- Maple butter adds a luxurious sweetness and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week; warm before serving.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Leftover cobbler can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cobbler)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
