Easy Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (Added directly to the baking dish for melting)
• 4 cup peaches (Peeled and sliced; use ripe peaches, cut into irregular pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick)
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.667 cup whole milk (Approximately 2/3 cup)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (The transcript notes that more or less may be used, or it may be omitted, but the written recipe specifies 1 teaspoon)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the unsalted butter in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Put the dish in the oven, then preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Leave the dish in the oven until the butter is fully melted, about 4–6 minutes. Carefully remove the hot dish and set it aside; do not stir the butter.

2. 2

   While the butter melts, prepare the peaches if needed. Peel the ripe peaches and slice them into irregular pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick so they retain some shape during baking.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until the dry ingredients are evenly combined and no areas of baking powder or cinnamon remain concentrated.

4. 4

   Add the whole milk and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk just until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed; avoid unnecessary overmixing.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the baking dish over the melted butter. Do not stir the batter and butter together.

6. 6

   Arrange or scatter the sliced peaches directly over the surface of the batter. They do not need to be placed in a precise pattern; they will settle and bake into the batter.

7. 7

   Return the baking dish to the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set rather than liquid.

8. 8

   Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

The written recipe specifies an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. The transcript also mentions that a 9 x 9-inch dish or cast-iron pan can be used. Ripe peaches are preferred for the best sweetness and flavor; peach skins may be left on if desired, although peeling gives a smoother texture. Other seasonal fruit can be substituted. Take care when handling the hot baking dish and melted butter.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• American
• baked
• summer
• fruit dessert
• vegetarian
• make-ahead friendly