Description
This classic Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream is a warm, comforting dessert featuring juicy fresh peaches baked with a lightly sweetened biscuit topping. Infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, and served with creamy vanilla ice cream, it’s a perfect seasonal treat bursting with homemade flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring it coats the bottom evenly.
- Toss Peaches: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat all the fruit thoroughly. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Make Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk until you have a smooth batter without lumps.
- Assemble Cobbler: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir it in. Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter, again without stirring, creating distinct layers.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes. The cobbler topping should turn golden brown and the peach filling should be bubbly and thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Serve warm with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream on top for a perfect contrast of temperatures and textures.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe peaches for the best taste; frozen peaches are an acceptable alternative if fully thawed and drained.
- The cobbler thickens as it cools, so don’t worry if it seems looser when hot out of the oven.
- To add an extra hint of warmth, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon into the batter before mixing.
