This delightful Southern Peach Cobbler has become a family favorite, especially during summer gatherings! It's warm, comforting, and irresistibly delicious.
1/2teaspoonAlmond extractOptional but adds great flavor
1/2tablespoonCinnamon
1/2teaspoonNutmeg
2teaspoonsCornstarch
1teaspoonCream of tartar
1stickButterUnsalted, room temperature
2tablespoonsWater
1teaspoonFresh lemon juice
2cupsAll-purpose flour
1/2cupGranulated sugarFor dough
2teaspoonsBaking powder
1/2tablespoonCinnamonSet aside for topping
1stickButterUnsalted, cold
1/4cupBoiling water
1/2teaspoonSalt
3tablespoonsGranulated sugarFor dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. In the same dish, add the peaches along with both sugars, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice. Stir until everything is well mixed.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
While the peaches bake, mix flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon in a bowl.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the boiling water to the mixture and stir just until combined. The dough should have a drop biscuit-like consistency.
Take the peaches out of the oven and drop spoonfuls of the dough mixture on top of the peach filling, spacing them slightly apart.
Mix the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon with 3 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle over the dough.
Put the dish back in the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Enjoy your scrumptious Southern Peach Cobbler!