Description
This Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream is a classic American dessert featuring juicy, ripe peaches baked under a golden, tender batter. Perfect for summer, this easy-to-make cobbler combines warm spices with a buttery crust and is served with smooth vanilla ice cream for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 5 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and add richness to the crust.
- Make the Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine peeled and sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss well until the peaches are evenly coated with the sugar and spices mixture. Pour this peach mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add in the whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until you have a smooth, uniform batter.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the batter evenly over the peaches in the baking dish. Do not stir; the batter will cook over the fruit, creating a layered effect.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 10 minutes after baking. Serve warm, scooping portions into bowls and topping each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a creamy complement to the warm cobbler.
Notes
- If your peaches are especially juicy, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch to ensure a thick filling.
- Frozen peaches can be used directly from the freezer without thawing; just increase the bake time by about 10 minutes to compensate.
- For a crispier topping, sprinkle an additional tablespoon of sugar over the batter before baking.
