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Cast-Iron Peach Cobbler

Easy, homemade peach cobbler is made with fresh peaches and other delicious ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar.  Topped with a delicious buttery crust that's sweet and crisp.  Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for the best southern peach cobbler you and your family will love.  Makes 4-6 servings.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 512kcal
Author Anne Clark

Ingredients

FILLING INGREDIENTS

  • 8 large, ripe peaches, pitted and chopped
  • cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

TOPPING INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup water
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold and hard
  • 1 egg white, beaten with the ¼ cup water listed above

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Place the oven rack in the center position.
  • Add peaches, sugar, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a greased medium-sized cast-iron skillet and spread evenly. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the peach mixture. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the peaches are baking, make the dough.  Add flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt to a medium bowl and mix well. Chop chilled butter into very small pieces with a sharp knife (or use a cheese grater; the butter must be very hard to successfully grate it). Add to bowl and combine with dry ingredients with your fingers until small pebble-sized pieces are formed.
  • Add heavy cream and water to the flour mixture and stir with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moist and somewhat sticky. Do not overwork the dough.
  • After the peaches have baked for 10 minutes, using oven mitts, remove the pan from the oven and evenly spoon dough over the top.
  • Return pan to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the topping begins to brown. Remove from oven and brush the top with the egg white wash and sprinkle remaining sugar on top. Return to oven to finish baking, another 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven when the top is golden brown.
  • Allow cobbler to slightly cool before serving. Top serving with whipped cream, ice cream, or a cinnamon-sugar mixture, if desired.

Notes

How to Make Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches: You can substitute fresh peaches with canned peaches.  Buy two 15-oz cans of sliced peaches that are packed in juice (not syrup).  Drain and rinse the peaches to ensure all the packing juice is removed.  A colander comes in handy for this.  Then proceed with the recipe instructions. 
How to Make Peach Cobbler with Frozen Peaches: Allow the frozen peaches to completely thaw then proceed with the recipe instructions.
How Long will Peach Cobbler Stay Fresh in the refrigerator? Peach cobbler will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.  Store covered in airtight containers. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 1266IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg