Classic Peach Cobbler
Why this recipe works
- Contrasting textures: The batter rises around the peaches as it bakes, giving crisp, buttery edges with a softer, cake-like centre.
- Warm fruit flavour: Briefly warming the peaches with sugar, cinnamon and vanilla helps draw out their juices and creates a fragrant syrup before baking.
- Simple method: The topping is mixed quickly in one bowl and poured over melted butter, so there is no pastry rolling or complicated shaping.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches: Soft peaches can collapse during baking, while fruit that is ripe but still firm holds its shape and gives a better filling texture.
- Peeling is optional: Leave the skins on for a more rustic cobbler, or peel the peaches if you prefer a softer, smoother fruit layer.
- Adjust for the fruit: Very sweet peaches may need a little less sweetness overall, while sharper fruit benefits from the full amount of sugar.
Texture tips
- Keep the butter hot: Pouring the batter into a hot, buttered dish helps the edges set quickly and develop a more golden, crisp finish.
- Thicken juicy fruit slightly: If the peaches release a lot of liquid, simmer them gently until the juices look glossy rather than watery before baking.
- Mix the batter just until smooth: Stop whisking once the flour is incorporated; overworking the batter can make the topping heavier.
Timing notes
- Let it settle before serving: A short rest after baking allows the fruit juices to calm down and makes the cobbler easier to spoon.
- Best served warm: The cobbler has the best contrast between crisp edges and soft centre while still warm from the oven.
- Texture is best on day one: Leftovers keep well, but the topping naturally softens as it sits.
Make-ahead tips
- Reheat in the oven: Warm portions in a 180°C (355°F) oven until piping hot; this helps the topping regain some crispness.
- Freeze baked portions: Cool completely, wrap well and freeze portions for later. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- For a fresher bake: If preparing ahead, keep the cooked fruit and batter separate, then assemble just before baking so the topping stays lighter.
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Instructions
- Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Peel the peaches if you like, then slice them into thick wedges.
- Tip the peaches into a saucepan with 80 g of the caster sugar, the ground cinnamon and the vanilla extract. Warm over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the fruit looks glossy and just begins to soften.
- Put the unsalted butter in a baking dish and place it in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes, just until melted. Carefully swirl to coat the base of the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, fine sea salt and the remaining 100 g caster sugar. Whisk in the whole milk until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the hot, buttery dish and do not stir. Spoon the warm peaches and their juices evenly over the top; the batter will rise up around the fruit as it bakes.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is deeply golden at the edges and a skewer inserted into the batter comes out clean. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve warm.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a crisper edge, place the baking dish on a preheated baking tray in the oven so the butter stays hot when the batter goes in.
- If your peaches are very juicy, keep the fruit at a gentle simmer so the juices thicken slightly before baking, which helps prevent a soggy centre.
- Serve warm for the best contrast between crisp edges and a soft centre; the topping will soften as it cools.
Substitutions
- Replace Peach with Nectarine for a similar texture and a slightly more floral flavour.
- Replace Ground cinnamon with Ground ginger for a warmer, spicier fruit filling.
- Replace Whole milk with Almond drink for a dairy-free batter with a lightly nutty flavour.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate. Reheat portions in a 180°C (355°F) oven for 12 to 15 minutes until piping hot; the oven helps the topping re-crisp. Freeze well-wrapped portions for up to 2 months and defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 1h 15min (20min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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