This Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler is so easy! It comes together in about 30 minutes and has a sweet and warm cinnamon roll topping. A bowl of warm peach cobbler is the perfect summer treat.
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Why this Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe is a Keeper
This old fashioned recipe for peach cobbler only takes 35 minutes to make and is super versatile.
- 35 Minute Dessert: You only need 10 minutes to prep and then 25 5o bake it. It’s such an easy recipe.
- Family Friendly: Everyone will love this recipe. The fresh peach flavor is what makes this cobbler a real hit.
- Adaptable: This recipe is super easy to customize to make your own.
- Makes Great Leftovers: If you have southern cobbler left, throw it in the fridge to enjoy the next day.
If you’re looking for more delicious peach recipes, try these Peach Coffee Cake, Brown Butter Peach Bars and Best Peach Moonshine.
What is the Easiest Way to Peel Peaches?
The easiest way to peel peaches is to add your fresh peaches to a pot of boiling water and let them boil for 60 seconds. After 1 minute, take them out and slide your knife along the skin and it should slide right off!
Ingredient Notes for this Dessert Recipe
You may need to run to the store to grab a couple things like peaches for this recipe. This is one of my favorite peach recipes because the ingredients for this recipe is so easy.
- Peaches: The best peach cobbler recipe is made with fresh peach slices!
- Cold Butter: Cold butter is super important to make sure your biscuits turn out right.
- Walnuts: Adding a few nuts when you make this peach cobbler will add a yummy crunch.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for this Peach Recipe
There are so many variations and short cuts you can make to this easy peach cobbler recipe. Try to make this recipe using different add-ins or other doughs on top of the cobbler.
- Canned Cinnamon Rolls: As a short cut, use packaged cinnamon rolls instead of making your own biscuits.
- Different Nuts: Try using pecans instead of walnuts when you make this recipe.
- Canned Peaches: If you don’t want to use fresh peaches, you can use canned peaches for your peach mixture. This recipe can be made with fresh or canned peaches.
Pro Tip for the Best Peach Cobbler
Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to allow the peach filling to firm up.
How to Make Peach Cobbler
This old-fashioned cobbler recipe take a little bit of effort, but the end result is well worth it. Follow the recipe and you’ll be in good shape!
These are the basic steps for making Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Make Cobbler Dough
In a small bowl combine the flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Mix in cold butter cubes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended.
2. Knead Dough
Transfer the dough mixture a floured surface and knead 10-12 times. Pat into a 12 inch square and brush with melted butter.
3. Roll Biscuit Dough
In another bowl combine the walnuts, cinnamon and remaining ⅓ cup of brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over dough to within ½ inch of the edge. Roll up jelly roll or cinnamon roll style. Wet your finger with water (or juice from the peaches), seal edges and set aside.
4. Make Peach Filling
Combine 1 cup of brown sugar, cornstarch and grated lemon peel in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in water until blended. Add peaches and bring to a boil. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Transfer peach filling to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. Bake Cobbler
Cut biscuit dough into 12, 1-inch slices. Arrange cinnamon biscuits over filling. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe FAQs
Store homemade peach cobbler with canned peaches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days.
If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat peach cobbler covered in the microwave or oven and top with sliced peaches and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yes! Freeze the peach cobbler in an airtight container. Peach cobbler is best for up to 3 months.
A cobbler refers to a fruit dessert that’s made with a dough top crust and no bottom crust. A crisp is also a fruit dessert, but is made with a similar to streusel topping.
Yes! Not only are juicy peaches delicious, especially during peach season, they’re full of nutrients and antioxidants.
The skins will get soft when you cook the peaches so if you’d like to leave them on, go ahead!
Expert Tips for Making This Peach Dessert Recipe
- Double the Recipe: Increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Lemon Juice: If the cobbler syrup is too sweet for your taste, add a little lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
- Bisquick: No need to make the biscuits from scratch, you can doctor up some Bisquick.
- Frozen Peaches: Make this peach cobbler year round with frozen peaches.
- Spice: Feel free to add a little nutmeg, ginger or other spices to the recipe.
- Fruit: Try making blackberry or blueberry cobbler. You can also try making this peach cobbler recipe with a handful of other fruit.
- Vanilla Extract: a little vanilla extract in the batter adds a nice quality to the delicious peach cobbler.
- Sugar Substitute: Brown sugar alternative such as Splenda or Swerve can be a great replacement for the traditional brown sugar. Keep in mind there’s sugar in the peaches.
- Pie: Make the mixture for a peach pie! Grab a premade pie crust at the store and you’re good to go.
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Equipment
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Ingredients
Biscuits
- 1½ cups Flour
- ⅓ cup Light brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
- 6 tablespoons Cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- ¾ cup Walnuts, chopped
- ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon
Filling
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon Lemon peel, grated
- 1 cup Water
- 9 cups Peaches, sliced and peeled (about 7-8 peaches)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Mix in cold butter cubes until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead 10-12 times. Pat into a 12 inch square and brush with melted butter.
- In another bowl, combine the walnuts, cinnamon and remaining brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over dough to within ½ inch of the edge. Roll up jelly roll style. Seal edges and set aside.
- Combine brown sugar, cornstarch and grated lemon peel in a large sauce pan. Gradually stir in water until blended. Add peaches and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut biscuit dough into 12 1 inch slices. Arrange cinnamon biscuits over filling. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Christina’s Notes
- Double the Recipe: Increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Lemon Juice: If the cobbler syrup is too sweet for your taste, add a little lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
- Bisquick: No need to make the biscuits from scratch, you can doctor up some Bisquick.
- Frozen Peaches: Make this peach cobbler year round with frozen peaches.
- Spice: Feel free to add a little nutmeg, ginger or other spices to the recipe.
- Fruit: Try making blackberry or blueberry cobbler. You can also try making this peach cobbler recipe with a handful of other fruit.
- Vanilla Extract: a little vanilla extract in the batter adds a nice quality to the delicious peach cobbler.
- Sugar Substitute: Brown sugar alternative such as Splenda or Swerve can be a great replacement for the traditional brown sugar. Keep in mind there’s sugar in the peaches.
- Pie: Make the mixture for a peach pie! Grab a premade pie crust at the store and you’re good to go.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
I love Taste of Home magazine–Did you know that I am a field editor for them? Can’t wait to try this recipe. I am planning on making for our football game on Sunday–I will let you know how we like it.
AWESOME, Amy! I didn’t know you were a field editor! I love that magazine! I had a recipe published once in Quick Cooking — I was very excited about!
Definitely let me know how you like the cobbler! I thought it was pretty good! I would have used more peaches though.