Peach cobbler is a classic Southern dessert that combines juicy sweet peaches with a tender biscuit-like topping. This version makes use of canned peaches, making it a quick and accessible treat for any time of year. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and brightened with lemon juice, it bakes up bubbly and golden, best served warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The quick dough topping comes together in one bowl and is spread directly over the warm fruit mixture before baking.
Ingredients
- 1 can sliced peaches in juice (large can)
- ¾ to 1 cup reserved peach juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup biscuit mix (e.g., Bisquick)
- 3 tbsp boiling water
- ¼ cup softened butter
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Fruit Base
- Place drained peaches on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Reserve juice.
Step 2: Make Syrup Mixture
- Mix ¾ to 1 cup of reserved peach juice with 2 tbsp sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp lemon juice.
- Pour mixture evenly over peaches.
Step 3: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
Step 4: Make Biscuit Topping
- Add 3 tbsp boiling water to 1 cup biscuit mix.
- Add 1½ tbsp softened butter and stir until dough forms a ball.
Step 5: Assemble and Bake
- Spread biscuit dough evenly over the peach mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Step 6: Serve
- Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for a deeper warm-spice flavor.
- Substitute fresh peaches (about 4 cups sliced) if in season; add ½ cup sugar to compensate for syrup.
- Mix in a handful of chopped pecans for texture.
- Use self-rising flour + a bit of sugar and milk as a topping if Bisquick isn’t available.
- Add ½ tsp vanilla extract to the peach mixture for extra aroma.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Replace brown sugar with white sugar if preferred; flavor will be slightly lighter.
- Add a splash of bourbon to the peaches for an adult twist.
- For a crispier topping, sprinkle sugar over the dough before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1.5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.5mg
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