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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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Hello, would it be possible to bake this and freeze it? We have some peaches that we don’t want to go to waste!
I would just can the peaches. I think the dough part wouldn’t freeze & reheat well. But it’s not my recipe.
Hey Kim,
I’ve never tried freezing this, what if you just froze your peaches? I think that might be your best bet! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
This was DELICIOUS! And honestly so, so easy! The addition of the maple caramel took it over the top and made everything come together perfectly. I “tested” this recipe out on a guest, which usually isn’t the best place to start, but I’m a wild one. It was a hit and our guest even asked for the recipe, so I sent it along. I subbed GF flour though, and it still came out 👌🏻👌🏻.
Hey Luana,
Happy Sunday! I appreciate you making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! xx
Made this for company last night with Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken. Delish! Easy to make ahead and still be warm for dessert.
Thanks so much, Susan!! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it! xT
Hi! I have a bunch of peaches I need to use to make this. Can I make it ahead of time but not bake it, and bake it later? Have you tried that? Any info would help, thanks!
Hi Victoria,
So sorry, I have not tried that. How far in advance are you wanting to do this? I think it would be fine for a few hours but anymore than that, I would just go ahead and bake it! I hope this helps! xT
I can’t wait to try this. My BFF is coming home from the hospital and know she will love this.
I hope you love this recipe, Cathy!!
This turned out absolutely fabulous. So good.
Thanks so much, Cathy!!
Can you use self canned peaches?
Hey Becca,
Sure, I don’t see why not! I hope you love this recipe! xT
EPIC!!!! I really don’t eat a lot of dessert. If you are going to sneak one it on occasion, this is it! It is chewy and gooey but still has a nice crumb texture, and it is bursting with the most terrific blend of flavors and textures. Peaches are having a really good year and this dessert showed them off beautifully. We had it warm with whipped cream. I ran out of time for the maple butter but put a touch of maple syrup in the whipped cream and could easily tell the maple butter would be perfect.
Hey Elizabeth,
Fantastic! Love to hear that you enjoyed this dessert, thank you so very much for trying it! xT
mine turned out liquidy for some reason… followed the instructions but i’m figuring it’s gotta be something i did, any suggestions ?
Hey Ariana,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it turned out liquidy! Did you use a glass dish by chance? Did it possibly need to bake longer? I hope this helps! xx
used a metal dish to bake so it must’ve been that it didn’t bake long enough, thanks !!
First time ever making peach cobbler and this was soooo good. My husband didn’t think he was going to like peach cobbler but loved this. I almost didn’t make the maple topping because I was afraid it’d be too sweet but it was such a great add.
Hi Tiffany,
Fantastic! So glad to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it and your comment! Xx
Can you use blueberries instead of peaches?
Hey Dawn,
Sure, that would work for you! You might also like one of these recipes:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/skillet-blueberry-bourbon-pandowdy/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/blackberry-lavender-cobbler/
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Hi Tieghan – this cobbler looks to die for and I can’t wait to make it! Question: can the recipe be doubled for a large crowd or will this just mess it up?
Hey Jennie,
Thanks so much!! For best results, I would just make 2 batches:) I hope you love this recipe! xT
Super easy recipe! It came out perfect! Wish I could share a picture!
Hey Kandie,
Happy Monday!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for making it! xT
Hello! Is it necessary to peel the peaches?
Hey there,
Nope, I didn’t peel my peaches:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
OMG – just made this (using gluten free flour) and it was fantastic! Had a bag of peaches that ripened all at once & this was a perfect way to use them. Thank you!
Hey Cheryl,
Happy Friday!! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xT
Looks delicious! Is there anyway to make this gluten free?
Hi there,
Thanks so much! Yes, you could use an equal amount of gluten free flour. I hope you love this recipe! xx
I just made it with GF flour and it turned out great!
Can I make this ahead of time and keep in the fridge until cooking time or is better to reheat to make sure it’s warm at serving time? Short on peaches so I am adding a few blueberries too. I cannot wait to try it!
Hey Karen,
I would just warm on low in the oven when you are ready to serve it, that should work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe! xT
I made this today, delicious! Thanks for the easy to follow recipe.
Hey Sarah,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great 4th of July! xT