Maw Maw’s Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Maw Maw’s Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler is everything you love about summer in one heavenly dessert. It will remind you of that fresh homemade cobbler made by someone special that you enjoyed as a kid.

Every year we count down the days to when that first truckload of Colorado peaches is going to be delivered to our area. There is really nothing better than a fresh, sweet peach enjoyed right out of the box or masterfully made into a homemade cobbler.

Move over Georgia, Colorado peaches HAVE YOU BEAT!

I love peach desserts, and now that peaches are coming into season, it’s time to start cranking out the Slow Cooker Peach Crisp and this Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler!

My grandmother and mom were a couple of the BEST home cooks. It didn’t matter if fresh peaches were available because they’d simply open a can of peaches. No matter what they used their cobbler was simply scrumptious!!! EVERY time!

There is just something heartwarming about a homemade peach cobbler with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream, don’t you agree!?!? This is the perfect summer dessert for any occasion.

Or you might decide not to share the yumminess with anyone else (I won’t tell!).

If you love fruit desserts like I do, try my Indulgent Healthy Apple Crisp or No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Parfait.

Ingredients Needed For Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

• Peaches – canned or fresh peaches will be yummy in this recipe
• Butter – unsalted butter is optimal in cobblers so you can control the amount of salt in your baked dish
• Flour – all-purpose or self-rising are good choices for cobblers
• Sugar
• Baking Powder – helps increase the volume and lighten the texture
• Salt
• Milk
• Vanilla Extract – enhances the flavors in the cobbler
• Cinnamon – ground cinnamon and cinnamon powder are exactly the same flavor except the texture is a little different
• Nutmeg – best if used freshly ground

*Note: for the full recipe, please check out the handy printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!

How To Make A Homemade Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Making this Old-fashioned peach cobbler couldn’t be easier! Just follow the instructions below and check out my tips and notes below.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Place butter in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Melt butter in the oven

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl. whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the flour/sugar mixture over melted butter.

Step 5

Spoon the peaches and juice over the dry mixture.

Step 6

Prepare the topping mixture by stirring together sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 7

Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the peaches.

Step 8

Bake the cobbler for 30 – 35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 9

Serve your old-fashioned peach cobbler warm and topped with ice cream, if desired.

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe Notes and Tips

If you would rather use fresh peaches, there are a couple of things you need to do to prep them before continuing on with the recipe. (See the notes in the recipe card for further instructions.)

You will know the cobbler is done when the filling around the sides is bubbly and the top crust is golden brown.

Variations of Homemade Peach Cobbler To Try

Have you ever stopped to think about how many different kinds of cobbler options there really are??? Maybe you can think of more than what I have listed here?

• Cherry
• Apple
• Blackberry
• Raspberry
• Plum
• Peaches and Apricots
• Peaches, Pears, Plums and Cherries
• Rhubarb
• Apple and Pomegranate

Ice cream is the first thing I think of putting on my cobbler but homemade whipped cream is equally delicious.

FAQs

If you’ve never made an old-fashioned peach cobbler, you may have a question or two. Please check below to see if your question is answered. If you don’t see it, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it for you!

Does a cobbler have a bottom crust?

No, cobbler does not have a bottom crust. A cobbler has a fruit bottom and the top consists of a cake-like mixture.

How do you thicken peach cobbler?

If your peaches are too runny, your cobbler will have a soupy top. To thicken up your mixture, add 1 – 2 tbsp to the peach mixture before baking.

Can you make the cobbler the night before?

Yes, you absolutely can. You can reheat it when ready to serve if you like it warm.

Is it ok to leave the old-fashioned peach cobbler out overnight?

Technically yes you can unless it has a dairy frosting of some type or is egg/custard-based. You do not have to refrigerate baked goods but my personal preference would be to refrigerate them.

How do you store leftover peach cobbler?

A good rule of thumb whether you choose to refrigerate or store at room temperature is to cover with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container to keep the cobbler fresh longer.

What is the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?

Cobbler is topped with a thick dropped biscuit or pie dough type topping whereas the topping of a crisp is a layer of crisp and crunchy ingredients.

More Fabulous Summer Desserts to Try

If you love this old-fashioned peach cobbler, be sure to try these other delicious recipes too!

• Homemade Strawberry Milk
• Berrylicious Red, White and Blue Trifle
• Cheesecake Strawberry Poke Cake
• Very Best Fresh Berry Chantilly Cake
• Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

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