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A classic American dessert featuring a buttery golden crust and sweet, juicy fresh peach filling, perfect for summer dinners and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) cold unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided use)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds fresh peaches (roughly 4–6 ripe peaches)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); slice cold butter into four pieces, place in an 8-inch square baking dish, and heat in the oven until melted but not browned; remove and set aside.
  2. Peel peaches using a vegetable peeler or blanching, then halve, remove pits, and slice each into 6–8 wedges.
  3. In a bowl, toss sliced peaches with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; set aside.
  4. Whisk together the remaining 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder in a separate bowl.
  5. Stir 1/2 cup half-and-half and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract into the dry mixture just until combined, leaving the batter slightly lumpy.
  6. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring.
  7. Spoon the peach mixture gently over the batter without mixing the layers.
  8. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling at the edges.
  9. Let the cobbler rest about 10 minutes after baking to set before slicing.

Notes

Peel peaches well to avoid chewy skin and ensure smooth texture., Adjust sugar based on peach sweetness; start with less and taste as you go., Do not overmix batter to keep crust light and fluffy., Cold butter is important for a flaky crust., Let cobbler cool slightly before slicing for cleaner pieces., Optional add-ins include spices like nutmeg or cardamom and nuts like pecans or almonds for added crunch., Try serving warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, honey drizzle, cream cheese, or fresh mint., Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version (texture changes possible)., Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well; may need extra baking time., Prepare ahead by assembling to bake stage and refrigerating overnight before baking.

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