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A simple and easy-to-make peach cobbler is the perfect summertime dessert. And the best part of this recipe is the fact that it’s truly “lazy” with a minimal number of steps. Slice up some peaches, mix six ingredients, and you’ll be ready to bake!
Why I Love This Peach Cobbler
By definition, a cobbler is a fruit filling that’s topped with a batter or a biscuit. The concept is simple and takes just a few steps. So, what is a lazy cobbler? A lazy cobbler takes out some of the steps, making the entire recipe even easier.
A quick batter is combined and poured into a baking dish. The fruit is added right on top. And just like that, you’re pretty much done!
The batter in lazy cobbler is pared down with only the most necessary ingredients. This easy batter allows the fruit to be the true star of the dish. In terms of time, a lazy cobbler takes about half of what’s needed for a traditional cobbler. Because of the speed, this is a great weeknight dessert, one that you can always have in your back pocket and pull out on a whim.
Peach Cobbler Ingredients
The best part of the ingredients list for this peach cobbler? It’s super short! There are only eight ingredients in the entire dish, which makes this feel like an approachable dessert. Here are some of the important ingredients:
- Peaches are ripe and in season for only a short time each summer. They have the most flavor when in season. If you want to make this out of season, use canned peaches!
- Butter is melted in the baking dish instead of dirtying another bowl. The butter adds richness to the batter that’s poured on top. And while it makes sense, it’s sometimes important to reiterate: the better the butter used, the better the flavor.
- Whole milk is often noted in baking recipes. This recipe will work with any milk that you have on hand, even nut milk. But whole milk has more flavor than lower-fat milk, so I usually choose to use the whole variety.
How to Make Peach Cobbler
The point of a lazy cobbler is to create a delicious dessert with a minimal number of steps. This whole process takes five steps, with the longest part being the wait while it’s in the oven. Here are the steps to make this cobbler:
- Melt the butter in the pan in the oven. While the oven is preheating, place the butter in the baking dish and place it in the oven. Remove the pan from the oven once the butter is fully melted.
- Peel and slice the peaches. Using ripe peaches, remove the skin and pit, and slice the peaches into approximately 12 slices. Since this is a “lazy” cobbler, there’s no specific thickness for the peach slices. Make sure to slice the peaches on top of a bowl so that any residual juices that drip from the peaches while slicing are captured. This should be added to the batter when the peaches are added later.
If the skins do not come off the peaches easily, score an “X” on the top of the peach, and drop it in boiling water for a few seconds. This will loosen the skin and make peeling the peach much easier. To avoid burning yourself, use a slotted spoon to remove the peach from the water.
- Prepare the batter. In a bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Using a whisk, mix all of the dry ingredients. Then add the milk right to the mixed dry ingredients. Combine the milk until the entire mixture is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and add the sliced peach on top. Using a spatula, pour the batter on top of the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not mix the butter and batter together. While the cobbler is baking, the butter and batter will combine. Layer the sliced peaches directly on top of the batter in the baking pan.
- Bake the cobbler. Place the baking dish directly in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the batter has risen to the top and surrounds the peach slices.
Recipe Tips
- When adding the peaches to the top of the batter, make sure to pour any residual juices that collect in the bottom of the bowl into the batter. These juices add additional sweetness and flavor, and the liquid will not change the consistency of the cobbler once baked.
- When the butter is melting in the oven, make sure to watch it, so it does not burn. When butter burns, it becomes bitter. Pull out the baking dish with butter when it has just melted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can leave the skins on the peaches. This comes down to personal preference. Some people do not enjoy the skin’s texture, while others do not mind.
Check the top of the peach. If the peel is slightly wrinkly and soft, the peach is likely ripe and ready to be peeled.
They sure can! If using canned peaches, make sure to drain off most of the liquid before adding the peaches on top of the batter. If you want to can your own peaches this year, make sure to get my canned peaches recipe.
Yes, any stone fruit will work really well in this recipe. Berries (such as raspberries) are also a great idea if you have them on hand. Use the same quantity no matter the fruit that’s chosen.
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Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups peeled and sliced peaches
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Add the butter to a 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Set the baking dish in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Once the butter is melted in the oven, remove the baking dish, 4-6 minutes. Set the baking dish aside while preparing the batter.4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk to incorporate evenly. Add the milk and whisk until smooth.¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, ¾ tsp kosher salt, ¾ tsp ground cinnamon, ⅔ cup whole milk
- Pour the batter into the baking dish with the melted butter. There is no need to stir. Add the sliced peaches directly on top of the batter.2 cups peeled and sliced peaches
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cobbler is golden and set in the middle, 45-55 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and cool 15 minutes before serving.
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If you want a simple, easy, quick dessert this is it. Don’t let it fool you though the taste is all but simple or easy. The different textures in this peach cobbler is so, so good! Crunchy, chewy, cake like, gooey! It all equals delicious! Again another fantastic recipe Kaleb!
Excellent dessert, so delicious
I made this for my hubby last weekend.. and of course, it turned out perfect! then I also made a peach crisp. yum! Thanks Kaleb!
What an easy recipe and so delicious, I have peach trees and always make cobbler but this will be my new go to recipe!! Thank you Kaleb!!!
This recipe is delicious, easy and fast. On top of it all, hardly no dishes, that’s the bonus part! Will make this again and again. Thanks for a great recipe.
You never said the temperature of the oven……..!!
Something so, so important…..!!!
Hello! In the instructions step one gives the temperature of 350°F. Hope that helps!
Excellent. So easy and so yummy.
So glad I saw this in the middle of delicious peach season.
Made this twice. Added chopped walnuts,fresh nutmeg and couple drops vanilla. Omg delicious! My go to dessert now’
I’m picky about cobbler and I loved this recipe!!! It was the perfect texture. Had a little crunch on top and was soft and moist in the middle. And on top of all that it was extremely easy.
Instead of peaches I used mulberries and it worked well, so I’m sure it would work for most fruits.
This is the recipe my Mom used all the time so it’s the only peach cobbler recipe I use also, it’s so delicious 😋😋😋 I use Frozen peaches, let them thaw out then drop them on top of batter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top, 😋😋😋