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Emma Claudie

The Best Southern Peach Cobbler

Experience the classic warmth of a traditional Southern Peach Cobbler. This recipe features succulent, fresh freestone peaches tossed in aromatic spices beneath a golden, buttery, and perfectly textured crust. The secret lies in our Boiling Water Method, which achieves a crisp, caramelized top with a soft, biscuit-like base. It is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert that perfectly captures the sweet essence of summer, free from any non-halal additives and crafted for a foolproof professional finish at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups fresh freestone peaches, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and grated
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar mixture for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with lemon juice, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until well-coated.
  3. Pour the prepared peach mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Fold in the grated, chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Gently stir in the boiling water until the dough is wet and shaggy.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the batter over the peach mixture in the baking dish.
  8. Top with the extra cinnamon-sugar mixture for a crunchy finish.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Notes

For a Keto-friendly version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of almond flour and unflavored protein powder and use a granulated sugar sugar-free alternative. Ensure the butter is cold before grating to maintain the crust's texture. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.