Last Updated on August 28, 2025 by Soul Food Cooking
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Peach Cobbler is a timeless classic Southern desserts, that has been enjoyed for generations. There is just something about the sweetness of juicy peaches combined with a buttery, flaky crust. And when it’s topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it takes this dessert to a totally different level, making it perfect for any season.
In my home, peach cobbler is a must-have on my holiday dessert table, and I’ve spent years perfecting this recipe so it always turns out just right. While fresh peaches are often the preferred choice, they are not always in season or easy to find. That is why I recommend frozen peaches as the best alternative (much better than canned) and I have been using them in my cobbler for years with rave reviews.
The secret to my recipe is the unique balance of warm spices, sweet peaches and a golden, buttery crust that melts in your mouth. If you have been searching for an easy homemade peach cobbler recipe that is as authentic as it is delicious, this one is sure to become a family favorite.
Print RecipeIngredients for Peach Cobbler Recipe:
This delicious treat is so easy to make. It is made with many ingredients you already have on hand. Here are a few things to remember when making peach cobbler.
For this recipe I used: frozen peaches that I found to be convenient when fresh peaches are out of season. Fresh peaches are ideal for this recipe when available. Also rolled pie crust is a great substitution for homemade. If you have time, a homemade crust can be used instead. Homemade crust can give your cobbler a more nostalgic flavor. If you like to see how I make my homemade crust see my apple pie video.
- Frozen Peaches: I love to make peach cobbler all year around and frozen peaches make that easier to do when fresh peaches are out of season.
- Granulated Sugar and Light Brown Sugar: Both the sugar and brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the juicy peaches.
- Nutmeg and Cinnamon: The nutmeg and cinnamon both provide a warm and comforting spice to the peach cobbler.
- Butter: The butter adds richness to both the cobbler and the crust.
- Vanilla Extract: Add a warm familiar flavor that enhances the taste of the peach cobbler.
- Lemon Juice: The lemon juice balances the sweetness of the cobbler.
- Pie Crust (rolled): Rolled pie crust creates is used as the base for the cobbler and provides a golden, flaky topping.
Watch My Peach Cobbler Video Tutorial
How to Make Peach Cobbler
Step 1: Preparing the Bottom Crust for the Peach Cobbler
Roll out one of your pie crust and place it on the bottom of a baking dish. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the pie crust and lightly rub it in. Place your dish in the preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes then set it aside until later.
Step 2: Cooking the Peaches
Melt the butter in a large sauce pan or pot. Add the peaches and simmer for 5 minutes. Next add the lemon juice, vanilla, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
Step 3: Making the Lattice Top Crust for the Peach Cobbler
Add the peaches to the baking dish then add the strips of pie crust over the peaches. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the top crust.
Step 4: Baking Your Peach Cobbler
Place the peach cobbler in the oven and allow it to bake for 50 minutes or until your crust is golden brown.
This peach cobbler recipe has been a family favorite for many years. I love it because it can be enjoyed all year round. When hot cobbler is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream it is the ultimate happy place. It’s no wonder peach cobbler is such an iconic southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. I hope you try this decadent recipe for yourself.
What to Do With Leftover Peach Cobbler
I can’t remember a time when I had any leftover Peach cobbler. But if you are ever so fortunate, here’s how to store it:
Refrigerate:
- Cool: Make sure the cobbler is completely cooled to room temperature.
- Cover: Cover your peach cobbler dish with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or transfer to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate: Store the cobbler in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze (for longer storage): You can freeze peach cobbler for up to 3 months.
- Cool: Let the cobbler cool completely.
- Wrap: Wrap the entire cobbler dish tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, or transfer individual servings to airtight freezer-safe containers.
To reheat:
- Refrigerated cobbler: Reheat in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 minutes, or until warmed through. You can also microwave individual portions until heated through.
- Frozen cobbler: When reheating frozen cobbler, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C)350 for 15 minutes. You can bake frozen cobbler directly from the freezer, but you may need to increase the baking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use canned peaches, but make sure to drain them to avoid any excess liquid. Fresh peaches are best when in season, and frozen peaches are a great substitute when fresh peaches aren’t available.
To prevent a runny cobbler, add cornstarch or flour. Either will help thicken the juices as the cobbler cooks, giving you the perfect balance of saucy filling and flaky crust.
Yes! You can bake peach cobbler a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the oven at 350°F until warmed through. For the freshest taste, add ice cream or whipped cream right before serving.
Other Great Desserts to Try
- Banana Pudding – another soul food and southern classic recipe. Simply Delicious!
- 7Up Cake – this buttery cake just melts in your mouth.
- Strawberry Pie – full of fresh, sweet and juicy strawberries. A delightful summer treat.
- Red Velvet Cake – this velvety cake is so rich and decadent.
- Banana Cream Pie – simply creamy and delicious.
Peach Cobbler Recipe
8
servings20
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minutesThis peach cobbler recipe is a classic Southern dessert made with peaches and a buttery, golden crust. This recipe is easy to make and it brings authentic Southern comfort right to your dinner table, perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
3 lbs Peaches (frozen)
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
½ Cup Butter
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 ½ tsps Vanilla Extract
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 box Pie Crust (rolled)
Directions
- Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Roll out one of your pie crust and place it on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the pie crust and lightly rub it in. Place your dish in the preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes then set it aside until later. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan or pot. Add the peaches and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Next add the lemon juice, vanilla, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes stirring frequently. Add the peaches to the baking dish then add the strips of pie crust over the peaches.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the top crust the place it in the oven and bake for 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Fresh Peach make the best peach cobbler but when unavailable frozen peach or can can be used instead.
- The filling for your peach cobbler can be made a day ahead of time. Just make certain to store it in the refrigerator once cooled.
- Serve your peach cobbler warm with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Leftover peach cobbler can be stored in an airtight container for the refrigerator for up to 3 day.
OMG!! This is the BEST recipe ever for peach cobbler.
What did you use to simmer everything in? The ingredients here aren’t enough liquid.
Absolutely love this recipe. It taste just like my grandmothers cobbler ❤️ ? ?
This recipe is sooooo good!! It is just what I was looking for. I made mini cobblers in muffin pan with pillsbury mini crust. They turned out so good! I used fresh peaches that weren’t that sweet so this recipe really brought the flavor to life!!
I used three fresh peaches and half small bag of frozen peaches.
Excellent recipe! It was exactly what I wanted. They way my grannies & stepmom made cobbler. I left out the nutmeg a personal preference. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
How size of a baking dish is best?
Thank you for this AMAZING recipe !!! I have to tell you that the dish you used is the same o e I have and used and just figured that out!!
The minute I tasted your perfect recipe, I knew I needed to write my first ever review of a recipe. My family, who I had not seen in 4 months, was visiting for Memorial Day weekend. I wanted dessert to be on the money. We all love peaches and hail from Louisiana and Arkansas. Peach Cobbler? It was perfection. Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla was almost as good as hamemade and our weekend was made.
It’s so great to find a REAL peach cobbler recipe just like Mom made! Nowadays, “cobbler” recipes are of a dump-and-bake variety and nothing like Southern farm moms baked. I’m loving that I discovered you and the soul food recipes on which I was raised!!