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Cozy Southern Skillet Peach Cobbler with Cinnamon Butter Crust

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A warm, comforting Southern peach cobbler featuring a flaky cinnamon butter crust and juicy peaches, perfect for a quick and easy dessert with a rustic charm.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for peaches)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for peaches)
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and slice 4-5 medium peaches. Toss them gently in a bowl with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg if using. Let sit to macerate.
  2. Mix dry crust ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. Cut in butter: Add 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Stir in 1/4 cup whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract just until dough comes together. Adjust with a teaspoon more flour or milk if needed.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the peach mixture with juices into a well-seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet and spread evenly.
  6. Drop crust dough over peaches: Using a spoon or fingers, drop dollops of crust dough over the peaches, leaving gaps for bubbling juices.
  7. Bake the cobbler: Place skillet on middle oven rack and bake for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and peaches are bubbly and tender. Use a toothpick to check doneness.
  8. Cool slightly before serving: Let cobbler rest for about 10 minutes to thicken juices before serving.

Notes

If crust browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use softened butter, not melted, for flaky crust. Let cobbler cool before serving to thicken juices. Well-seasoned cast iron skillet recommended for best crust texture. Can substitute frozen peaches (thawed and drained) or apples for seasonal variations. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free options include coconut oil for butter and almond or oat milk for whole milk.

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