Old-Time Oven Peach Cobbler

🍑 Filling

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but very old-school)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker syrup)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix peaches, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch.

3. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

🧈 Cobbler Batter

Ingredients

• 1 stick (½ cup) butter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¾ cup milk

Instructions

1. Melt butter directly in the baking dish in the oven.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Stir in milk until smooth.

4. Pour batter over the melted butter—do NOT stir.

🔥 Assemble & Bake

1. Spoon peaches and syrup gently over the batter (still don’t stir).

2. Bake uncovered 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.

3. Let cool 10–15 minutes to thicken.

🌟 Old-School Tips

• Batter rises up through the peaches—magic, don’t mess with it.

• Sprinkle the top with a little extra sugar for crunch.

• Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh cream.

🍯 Variations (Still Traditional)

• Add a few blueberries for color

• Use brown sugar instead of white for deeper flavor

• A splash of bourbon or rum (very Southern)