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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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Amazing. My dad requested peach cobbler for his birthday last year – and I used this recipe. It was DELICIOUS and since then he requests it for his birthday…holidays…random weekends. I use canned peaches bc his birthday is in December..and it’s still excellent. Thanks for all your great recipes!
Wonderful! Thank you so much for making this recipe so often and your comment! So glad to hear it is always enjoyed! Happy Sunday! xx
i’ve added figs and it was so damn delicios
wit hsalted caramel ice cream
Hey there,
Happy Sunday! Thank you so much for making this recipe and your feedback, I’m so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
Absolutely deliciously divine!!
Hey Alicia,
Awesome!! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and your comment, so glad it was a hit! Have a great weekend! xT
I froze my peaches at their prime – can I use them in this recipe
Hey Lee,
Totally, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe! xT
Do you need to change anything if peaches are frozen?
Hey Jamie,
No need to adjust anything, you should be able to follow the recipe as written:) xT
Tieghan, this was perfection! Made with peaches from a neighbor’s tree – it was divine. Definitely on the repeat.
Hi Kerri,
Awesome:) Thank you so much for making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
I was a bit concerned when the batter was so thin and liquidy. But, this recipe baked up beautifully! The brown sugar and caramel like flavor is delicious. This may be my new favorite cobbler.
I wonder if you can do it with apples?
Hey Melissa,
Awesome! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Sure, apples would be delicious! Happy Sunday! x
I just did this but a half and half mixture! I’m waiting on mine now, I only had 3 peaches but a couple spare apples on hand so I mixed. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
This is my second time making this peach cobbler. It is SO delicious and very easy to make. It is my new “go-to” dessert for guests!
Hey Leslie,
Yay!! So glad to hear this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! Have a great day! xT
Does this work with canned peaches as well?
Hi Reha,
Yes, that should be just fine for you to use. I hope you love this recipe! xT
Hi! I have this baking in the oven right now, and I’m wondering what to do with the delicious juice that is left from mixing the peaches, maple syrup and brown sugar. I was tempted to add it to the dish to bake, but was concerned that there might then be too much liquid. What’s your suggestion?
Hey there,
You could boil it down and add it as a drizzle sauce! I hope you love this recipe, thanks for making it! xT
It all came together just fine. I even made some peach cobbler cupcakes…just did as the directions said but put it in a cupcake pan, with paper cups. They came out perfectly.
One thing I added was, apple pie spice, bc I like the flavor it gives, but the cinnamon is enough for those who like the original flavor of this recipe.
Happy baking.
Hey Rebecca,
Thank you so much for making this recipe and your comment:) So glad it was enjoyed! Happy Friday! xT
Tastes great, a twist on classic cobbler. Way too much butter though. I will try cutting it in half next time.
Thanks so much, Jen! Glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it! xT
This was a delicious dessert but not a classic cobbler. I forgot to put the syrup on it and it was still delicious.
Thanks so much, Maryann! Glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe:) Have a great weekend! xT
This is sooo delicious and easy. Love it and will make it all summer!
Thanks so much, Jill! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
So good! Made this last year and making again now. So easy and delicious! 🍑🧡
Love to hear this, Cathy! Thanks so much for making this recipe, so glad to hear it was enjoyed:) xT
I made this a few months ago to rave reviews ! I didn’t grow up in a cobbler family but one of my nieces did and she said “ This cobbler is so so good…I saved this last piece for right before bed 😆 I want the recipe but I’m not sure I could recreate ”. I passed on your recipe 😊. One question as I’m planning to make it for Labor Day – can it be assembled and then refrigerated in advance ? Again this was my first ever peach cobbler at 66 !!! Love love it
Hey Dana,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, love to hear that it was a winner! I would just bake this in advance and then warm when you want to serve! x
Making this for the second time in as many weeks and can’t wait! Sooo yummy, so simple, a new fam favourite for peach season now!
Hey Amanda,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear you have been enjoying it! xT
Thanks for taking the time to share such a great cobbler recipe! My house smells amazing and it really is quite delicious ♥️
Hey Emily,
Yay!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! Have a great week! xT
Made this with GF measure for measure and it was delicious! + so easy!
Thanks so much, Nora!! Love to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for making it! xT
Horrible recipe.. Do not waste your ingredients!
Hi Lianne,
So sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed. Was there something specific that went wrong or that you thought was so horrible. Please let me know how I can help! xx
Hi Tieghan,
Can’t wait to try out this recipe as we just got a box full of peaches!
After baking, should we store in the fridge or is it okay to leave out at room temperature?
Thank you!
Sarah
Ps. Every recipe I have tried of yours is sooo delicious and my husband loves when I breakout your book for dinner or desserts!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks so much for your kind message:) You can store this at room temp! I hope you love this recipe! xT
Do you peel the peaches
Hi Sue,
I do not peel my peaches, but you can if you would like to! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try! xT