Southern-Style Peach Cobbler with Buttery Biscuit Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Juicy peaches baked under a fluffy, buttery biscuit topping for a classic Southern dessert bursting with warmth and sweetness. This Southern American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers fresh peaches, peeled and sliced, granulated sugar, cornstarch into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss 6 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches with 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg until the peaches are evenly coated. Pour the peach mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3/4 cup whole milk gradually until just combined into a soft dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the peach filling, covering most of the surface but leaving some gaps.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp granulated sugar over the biscuit topping for added crunch and sweetness.
5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through and the peach filling is bubbling at the edges.
6. Step 6: Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.