Grandma's Peach Cobbler
Grandma's Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling
- 8 cups peaches, ripe, peeled, pitted, and sliced into wedges
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Cobbler Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Prepare the peaches: Wash the fresh peaches thoroughly. Score a shallow cross-cut on the bottom of each peach. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully blanch the scored peaches in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately transfer the blanched peaches to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the peaches, then pit and slice them into wedges, yielding approximately 8 cups.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Make the peach filling: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced peaches, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid slightly thickens, about 10-15 minutes. This pre-cooking step ensures the cobbler isn't watery. Transfer the cooked peach filling into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Prepare the cobbler topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Add the 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter. Using your hands, a pastry blender, or two knives, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually pour in the 3/4 cup of buttermilk, mixing gently by hand until just combined to form a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a flaky texture.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Assemble the cobbler: Using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon, drop portions of the dough onto the pre-cooked peach filling in the baking dish. Lightly spread the dough with a fork to cover the peaches. Sprinkle the top of the dough with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar for a crunchy crust.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and appears crunchy. The filling should be bubbly.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Serve warm, optionally with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
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Grandma's Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling
- 8 cups peaches, ripe, peeled, pitted, and sliced into wedges
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Cobbler Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Prepare the peaches: Wash the fresh peaches thoroughly. Score a shallow cross-cut on the bottom of each peach. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully blanch the scored peaches in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately transfer the blanched peaches to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the peaches, then pit and slice them into wedges, yielding approximately 8 cups.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Make the peach filling: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced peaches, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid slightly thickens, about 10-15 minutes. This pre-cooking step ensures the cobbler isn't watery. Transfer the cooked peach filling into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Prepare the cobbler topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Add the 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter. Using your hands, a pastry blender, or two knives, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually pour in the 3/4 cup of buttermilk, mixing gently by hand until just combined to form a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a flaky texture.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Assemble the cobbler: Using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon, drop portions of the dough onto the pre-cooked peach filling in the baking dish. Lightly spread the dough with a fork to cover the peaches. Sprinkle the top of the dough with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar for a crunchy crust.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and appears crunchy. The filling should be bubbly.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Serve warm, optionally with a generous dollop of whipped cream.