This Peach Cobbler is a cosy summer dessert made with sweet, juicy peaches and a buttery, golden biscuit topping. It’s quick to prep, perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and comes together in just about an hour — no fancy tools required!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for fresh or frozen peaches – Use whatever you have on hand.
- Ridiculously easy – The biscuit topping comes together in minutes with pantry staples.
- Sweet, buttery, golden – Soft fruit underneath, with a crisp, caramelised top. Yes please.
- Great for feeding a crowd – Scoop and serve with ice cream!
Ingredients to make Peach Crumbler
- Peaches – Fresh is best when in season, but frozen (thawed) or canned (drained) work too!
- Cornstarch – Helps thicken the peach juices as they bake, so you get a jammy filling.
- Cinnamon – Optional, but adds warmth and depth to the fruit layer.
- Butter – Melted butter makes the topping rich and crispy around the edges.
- Milk – Keeps the batter moist and tender. Use plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
Substitutions & Variations
- Berry cobbler – Add in a handful of blueberries or raspberries for extra flavour.
- Spiced version – Try a dash of nutmeg or cardamom for a twist.
- Gluten-free – Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the topping.
Peach Cobbler
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium6
servings15
minutes45
minutes1
9×9 panThis Peach Cobbler is a cosy summer dessert made with sweet, juicy peaches and a buttery, golden biscuit topping.
Ingredients
For the peach filling:
5–6 medium peaches (about 5 cups), peeled and sliced
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
For the cobbler topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
⅔ cup milk (whole or 2%)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×9 baking dish or a similar-sized pan.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, and cinnamon (if using). Toss to coat. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined — the batter will be thick but spreadable.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter over the peach mixture. It doesn’t need to cover completely — it will spread as it bakes.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the filling cool for at least 10–15 minutes to thicken. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Peel the peaches easily – Blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water — skins slip right off!
Don’t overmix the topping – Just stir until everything’s combined. Overmixing = dense topping.
Let it rest – That bubbling fruit needs 10–15 minutes to set up before scooping.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Make ahead: Prep the peach filling and topping separately and refrigerate. Assemble just before baking.
- To store: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: Warm individual servings in the microwave, or reheat the whole dish in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
- To freeze: Freeze baked and cooled cobbler (tightly wrapped) for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat before serving.