Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler
Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler is the quintessential summer dessert that brings together juicy peaches and a soft, buttery base topped with a crisp layer. This delightful cobbler is perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to family gatherings. It boasts a rich sweetness from the brown sugar and can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile treat that everyone will love. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, allowing bakers of all skill levels to create a comforting classic that evokes nostalgia with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 ripe peaches
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place cubed butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and melt in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla until just blended.
- Toss peach wedges with remaining brown sugar and maple syrup.
- Layer half of the peach mixture over melted butter in the baking dish. Pour batter on top without stirring, then add the remaining peaches.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare maple butter by boiling melted butter with maple syrup for two minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with maple butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cobbler (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg