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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 would like to try this with Mangos. Should I use fresh or frozen mangos?
Hi Auri,
You could use either one! I hope you love this recipe, let me know how it turns out for you! xT
The flavors of this cobbler with the maple butter is super. I’ve baked a lot of cobblers but this particular one did not rise. I’ve gone over the ingredients several times to make sure I didn’t miss anything, like using baking soda instead of powder. I followed the recipe exactly as is. I’m wondering if you can help why I didn’t get a good rise?
Hey Suzanne,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! Sorry to hear it didn’t rise, I would say though that this really doesn’t rise a whole lot to begin with! Any chance the batter was over mixed? xx
I went back and looked at your pictures and descriptions. Mine turned out exactly as it was supposed to and it is fabulous, there’s not any left. 😋Will be making this again soon but with more fresh peaches. I was lacking about a cup.
I’ve made this before, and it was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to try it! I’m thinking about trying it with raspberries and peaches, what do you think? How much raspberries would you use?
Hey Adrienne,
Fantastic!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you giving it a try and your comment! Sure, raspberries would be great, I would do 1-2 cups! x
I made this today because we had ripe peaches from our orchard and my husband really wanted peach cobbler. He is diabetic, so I used Swerve brown sugar. I love the fact that I don’t have to peel the peaches. I reheated it gently in the microwave and he said , “Don’t lose this recipe!”
Hey Jenny,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and your comment, I am so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! x
Ok this was fantastic! I decided to experiment by browning the butter first then poured it in the pan, making sure to get all those yummy brown bits. Brings out a depth of flavor! The sauce is absolutely key! I may have licked the bowl!
Hey Ashley,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week! xx
I never comment on recipes but holy shit this is so good. Literally perfect. My peaches were almost over ripe and super sweet so I skipped the maple syrup and it was sweet enough and very very good.
Lol thank you so much, Anastasiya! Love to hear that this recipe was such a hit! Have a great week! xT
made this today. 1/2 gone between my husband and myself!
Hey Barbara,
Amazing!! Love to hear that this recipe was such a hit, thanks so much for making it! xT
This was fantastic! I debated putting the maple butter on top, but the salty butter is a game changer. This is the second cobbler recipe I’ve tried this week, and this one was exponentially better.
Thanks so much, Christine:) So glad to hear that this recipe was a hit! I appreciate you making it:)
Made this tonight. Damn good. The maple-butter sauce is the key. Don’t skip it.
Hey Brad,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for trying it out! Xx
Best cobbler I’ve ever had!! I’ve done the peach cobbler and also used the same recipe for blackberry cobbler and blueberry cobbler. All are fantastic!! We were all fighting for the last serving.
Hey Michele,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your feedback! Glad to hear it was enjoyed:) xT
I’m not sure how to store the leftovers. Do I need to put them in the fridge probably ?
Hey Jamie,
Thanks for making this recipe! You can store the leftovers in the fridge or counter in an airtight container:) xx
My daughter-in-love made this for me this past summer. Some of the best I’ve ever eaten! Since fresh peaches are not in season here in Colorado, would frozen or canned peaches work better? We want to have this for Christmas. ❤️
Hi Kris,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe! I would use frozen peaches, those should work well for you! xx
Would frozen peaches work? Thawed before hand?
Hi Heather,
Yes, that would work for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! x
Hi! Do you think this would work with canned peaches? Trying to use things I already have. Thank you 😊
Hi Lex,
Sure, that should work, I would just drain them well! I hope you love this recipe! xT
Hello I want to make this recipe for thanksgiving but was wondering could I prep and assemble everything the night before and bake the next day??
Hi Cynthia,
Sure, that would be just fine for you to do! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx