Description
This Easy Small Batch Peach Cobbler is a quick and delicious dessert perfect for when you want a warm, comforting treat without making a large portion. Featuring fresh peaches with a cinnamon-spiced filling and a tender buttery batter, this cobbler takes under an hour from start to finish and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling
- 2 cups fresh peeled and sliced peaches (about 2 medium peaches)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Batter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cobbler bakes evenly and develops a perfect golden crust.
- Prepare the Peach Filling: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and sliced peaches with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the peaches to release their natural juices.
- Make the Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the milk and melted unsalted butter until the batter is relatively smooth; some lumps are okay to keep it tender.
- Assemble Your Cobbler: Pour the batter into a small baking dish roughly 6 inches square. Do not spread the batter evenly; allow it to naturally level out. Then, spoon the peach filling evenly over the top of the batter without mixing it in.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes. The cobbler is ready when the top is golden brown and the peach juices are bubbling along the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. For an extra special touch, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture and sweetness.
- If fresh peaches are not available, frozen peaches can be used but thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Adjust sugar in filling depending on peach sweetness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- To make a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and vegan butter substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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