Old Time Oven Peach Cobbler

Old-time oven peach cobbler is a classic dessert that’s made with sweet, juicy peaches and a biscuit-like topping that becomes golden brown and crisp in the oven. Here’s a traditional recipe for old-time oven peach cobbler:

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 4 cups peeled, sliced fresh peaches (or canned peaches, drained)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken)

For the Cobbler Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Peaches: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, ground cinnamon (if using), ground nutmeg (if using), and cornstarch. Toss the mixture until the peaches are coated evenly with the sugar and spices. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the juices to release.
3. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the peach mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized ovenproof dish.
4. Make the Cobbler Topping: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
5. Add Topping: Spoon the cobbler topping mixture evenly over the peaches in the baking dish. You can use the back of a spoon to spread it out a bit.
6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown, and the peach filling is bubbling.
7. Serve: Remove the peach cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. It’s often served warm and is great on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Enjoy your delicious old-time oven peach cobbler! It’s a wonderful dessert to make when peaches are in season, but you can also use canned or frozen peaches if fresh ones aren’t available.