Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

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This Southern Peach Cobbler recipe is made with juicy peaches and topped with a mixture of butter, brown sugar, rolled oats and store bought sugar cookie dough. It's done in 60 minutes with minimal hands-on time!

This recipe was originally published in August 2018. It has been revised to include improved content and photos. 

Summer peaches are just the best. Those "juices running down my arm and all over my face" kind of deliciousness. It's the best. I "heart" peaches.

This Southern Peach Cobbler recipe is one of those desserts that you absolutely need in your life. The buttery, caramelized goodness of the brown sugar cookie topping and the freshness of the juicy peaches make this the best peach cobbler EVER.

The best part is that it only takes about 10 minutes TOPS to get it in the oven, and under an hour to bake while you nap or whatever!

This recipe was inspired by Lindsay over at Pinch of Yum, and her recipe for Peach Cobbler. I was reading her recipe that has a cookie like topping, and it gave me the idea to use store bought sugar cookie dough for the topping.

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• Why Does This Recipe Work?
• Step By Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Does This Recipe Work?

1. The sugar cookie dough makes for the perfect buttery but crunchy topping for the cobbler. Plus, it doesn't get much easier to use.
2. Plenty of butter! Yes, this recipe calls for a good amount of butter, which is what makes it so tasty.
3. The rolled oats add the perfect amount of crispy, chewy texture to the peach cobbler, like in this Instant Pot Blueberry Cobbler, Old Fashioned Apple Crisp or this Pear Crisp.
4. You can use fresh, canned or frozen peaches - the result is awesome either way.

How to Peel Fresh Peaches

If you choose to use fresh peaches, you have the option of peeling them or leaving the peel on. Either way works. However, if you choose to peel them place the whole peaches in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 seconds.

Remove them and place them in a bowl of ice water. The skin should easily come off after they have cooled enough to touch.

Step By Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and add the sliced peaches to a 9 x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle the peaches with the coconut sugar and vanilla extract and toss them to coat the peaches.

If using fresh peaches - you can peel them or not, it's up to you. I find the peels soften while cooking and are a lot less labor intensive.

If using frozen peaches - dump them right in.

If using canned peaches - I like to rinse any syrup off canned peaches before adding them. I much prefer fresh or frozen peaches over canned, but these will work in a pinch.

In a separate bowl, combine the sugar cookie dough and rolled oats and mix to combine.

Take the dough and crumble it over the peaches. This does not need to be perfect. Just use your fingers to get pieces of it all over the peaches so they are mostly covered. **Dust a little flour on your fingers if the dough gets too sticky. 

After your cookie dough is spread, sprinkle with the ¼ cup of brown sugar, remaining ¼ cup oats and the pieces of chopped butter (not the melted butter). Bake for 45 minutes.

Remove from oven and let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour. If you can. Letting it stand will result in a more juicy cobbler.

NOTE: If your crust is not browning and caramelizing quick enough, pop it under the broiler for a couple minutes. Just be careful not to burn as the sugar will burn very quickly.

And remember, no peach cobbler is complete without a healthy serving of vanilla ice cream.

Expert Tips

1. Frozen peaches can be substituted for fresh. 
2. If using fresh peaches - you can peel them or not, it's up to you. I find the peels soften while cooking and are a lot less labor intensive.
3. If using canned peaches - I like to rinse any syrup off canned peaches before adding them. I much prefer fresh or frozen peaches over canned, but these will work in a pinch.
4. If top is not golden brown and crisp after you are finished baking, you can pop it under the broiler for a couple minutes. Just be sure to watch it carefully as the sugar will burn quickly.
5. Let the cobbler rest for 30 minutes after removing it from the oven - this allows the juices to set.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use frozen peaches for cobbler? Frozen peaches can be substituted for fresh. Use 5 cups of frozen peaches.
2. How long does peach cobbler last? This cobbler will last up to 5 days covered in the fridge.
3. Can you freeze peach cobbler? Of course you can! Wrap the cobbler in freezer safe plastic wrap then wrap in a generous amount of foil. This will help to keep the moisture out. You can also divide the cobbler in portions and freeze individually in freezer safe containers. It should keep in the freezer for about 6 months.
4. How do you reheat cobbler? Let it come to room temperature for about an hour. Then place it in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until warmed through. It can also be microwaved, however, the cobbler will be slightly more mushy if done this way.

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