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This old school Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler is the sweetest use for mid/to late summer peaches. Nothing beats fresh peaches! Every spoonful is layered with juicy, sweet summer peaches, rich butter, vanilla, warming cinnamon, and plenty of brown sugar to sweeten the deal. The peaches are juicy, while the topping is crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and extra buttery. Top with vanilla ice cream and salted maple butter for the best peach treat of the summer.
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It’s finally here! Friday, the weekend, and time for me to share my favorite peach recipe yet, the simplest old-fashioned peach cobbler. Oh, how I LOVE this cobbler. I spent days perfecting the recipe and have been dying to share the final version.
With today being the last Friday of July, I knew it was the perfect time for a peach recipe. The juiciest, sweetest summer peaches are all filling up the grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and roadside farm stands. And I know just what to do with them.
It’s prime-time peach picking season!
Ingredients
- Salted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Light or dark brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Fresh, Juicy, and Ripe Peaches – sliced peaches (canned peaches could work if you can’t get your hands on fresh fruit)
- Maple syrup
Before summer began, I knew I really wanted to share a peach cobbler recipe. It’s a recipe I haven’t played around with much because I just love the idea of an old-fashioned-style peach cobbler.
One with the sweetest peaches, a “self-made” caramel-like sauce, and vanilla cake-like biscuits on top. Oh, plus ice cream, of course.
This took me time to get just right, but the simpler I made the recipe, the better it became. This is the best peach cobbler.
The details
Start by melting the butter. I like to throw a baking dish with butter into the oven to melt and get a little browned.
While the butter is melting, mix up the batter. It’s simply, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Whisk the ingredients all together. Then add in the milk and vanilla to create a pancake-like batter.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
The rest is just assembly. You need to toss the peaches with some brown sugar, then layer half of them over the melted butter. Next, pour over the batter and then layer the remaining peaches over the batter.
No stirring is allowed, this is the secret, and what makes this cobbler extra special.
As the cobbler bakes, the butter bubbles up over the topping. This helps to create delicious, golden, crisp edges all while forming a caramel sauce underneath.
The peaches on top caramelize as they sink into the cobbler. Between the rich buttery caramel sauce, crisp edges, and sweet peaches, it’s truly magic.
While the cobbler bakes, I make the maple butter. Just butter, maple, and sea salt. This is not a must but it is really delicious when spooned over the warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
The one thing you must do is serve this warm, while the juices are bubbling up, and everything is smelling incredible.
This is a classic summertime dessert that really should be happening on a weekly basis throughout August. It’s dangerously delicious, dangerously addicting, and all-around perfection!
Looking for other summer peach desserts? Here are some favorites:
5 ingredient Raspberry Peach Sherbet
Nonnie’s 5 Ingredient Peach Dump
Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp
Lastly, if you make this Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 5-6 peaches, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Maple Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Drop the butter into a 9×13 inch baking dish and place the dish in the oven to melt, about 10 minutes. 2. To make the batter. Stir together the flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the milk and vanilla, mix until just combined. 3. In a bowl, toss the peaches with 1/4 cup brown sugar and the maple syrup. 4. Layer half of the peaches over the melted butter. Then, pour over the batter, do not stir. Layer the remaining peaches over the batter. Bake 50-55 minutes, until the center is just set and the edges begin to brown. 5. Meanwhile, mix the butter and maple together in a pan. Boil 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.6. Serve the cobbler warm or at room temp with ice cream and maple butter drizzled on top.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
I made this yesterday and 8 adults demolished it for last night’s desert. There were sad looks exchanged when the call for seconds went out and I had to explain that we’d already eaten the whole pan.
This recipe is a keeper. Perfect for when the summer peaches are at their best and you want to serve a classic that will be well received and remembered!
(We did not make the maple butter and nobody seemed to think there was anything missing.)
Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! Have an awesome weekend! xT
Absolutely delicious! Followed your recipe exactly and turned out amazing.
Thank you so so much! xT
This was so tasty and fun to make! I did notice that the middle never “set” and it ended up being very gooey, I guess I’m wondering if that’s supposed to happen or if it’s supposed to be more of a baked dough consistency where the batter is?
Hey Anna! Thank you so much for trying out this recipe! Have a lovely day! xT
Hi Tieghan. My peach tree overproducing peaches this year and I’m so glad I have stumbled on this recipe. I’ve made this peach cobbler TWICE today. The first time I barely blinked and it was gone, so I figured I have to make it again right away. Kids said it’s the best dessert ever. Soooooo good. Finger licking delicious.
Wow! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! xT
Can I use frozen peaches?
Yes you can! xT
GLORIOUS! Made exactly as written. Keeping this forever. Thank you.
Thanks sooo much for trying out the recipe! I hope it was a hit! xT
Hi! Can you make this the day before and reheat in the oven??
Yes, that should work just fine! xT
Can I use oat milk as a substitute for regular milk in this recipe? Thanks!
Yes, that should work fine! xT
This is absolutely delicious!!! Definitely making this again during peach season this summer. Incredible and so easy to put together. Thank you for another great recipe! Lots of “oh wow this is amazing” around the dinner table tonight. Also perfect for a no fuss but absolutely delicious dessert for entertaining. Looks so pretty as well with all the peaches. Yum!
Hey Robyn! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! So happy to hear it was enjoyed! Have an awesome week! xT
Made this tonight with my 7 year old daughter and 5 year old son. It was soooo easy and I love that you don’t need to peel the peaches! It made the house smell amazing and omgosh it was so good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! I didn’t make the butter/maple sauce but I didn’t think it needed it at all! I think it would definitely be a delicious addition but not necessary if you don’t want to make it!!!
Thank you so so much for giving this recipe a try! I’m so glad you loved it! xT
Incredibly delicious and couldn’t have been easier to make. Loved every bute. Must not leave out the ice cream or salty butter maple sauce.
Hey Lydia! So happy to hear this recipe was enjoyed! Thanks for giving it a try! xT
I’d love to bake this recipe but ads are bogging down your site making it impossible To view content
It must be your computer because my computer shows the recipe very clearly without any problems to the viewing. Try looking at your settings
Hey Julie, I’m so sorry about that! Thank you for letting me know!
A great recipe, quick, easy and with a unique taste.
My friends and family loved it !
Thanks for trying out the recipe! So glad you loved it! xT
Super easy, super delicious. Thanks so much for developing this recipe! It’s perfect for using up all those peaches. That maple-butter drizzle takes it over the top!
This looks delicious. Do you need to peel the peaches?
Hry Tiffany! Nope, no need to peel the peaches! Unless you prefer them without the skin! xT
Hello! Sorry what does it mean to cut the peaches into 8 wedges?
Hi! I just suggested to cut each peach into 8 wedges! Hope this helps! xT