peach cobbler recipe

Nothing Says August in the South Like Georgia Peach Cobbler

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Just as soon as those peaches start to ripen in the summer months in the South, you can almost smell the peach cobblers rising in the ovens. Waiting nearby is a bucket of homemade or Mayfield vanilla ice cream. The thing is Georgia’s best dessert is also it’s the easiest.

Even a 10-year-old can prep this one in under 15 minutes. And it’s RV friendly, too – requiring just a few ingredients.

ft valley peach cobbler

Tips for Keeping It Easy But Perfect

  • If fresh peaches aren’t in season, frozen ones are just fine. And honestly, it’s still darn good with drained canned ones.
  • Keep it simple. This is an old, old recipe my great-great grandmother used – also known as Fort Valley Peach Cobbler. Too many newer receipts add things that detract from its Blue Ridge foothills quality. Like who would ever want a Michigan Peach Cobbler? No brown sugar, no oatmeal, no cherries in this one.
  • Make sure the oven is completely hot at 350 degrees. The rise and the gentle crisp seem magical, but are actually quite scientific.
  • Yes, you can double this recipe. Or triple it. In Fort Valley, Georgia, they make one about 300x this size every summer.
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Georgia Peach Cobbler

Best version of the south's most loved dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peaches, sliced (fresh, frozen, canned) fresh peaches need to be completely ripe
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour I use White Lily
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • dash salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • If using fresh peaches, peel and slice. If frozen, thaw. If canned, drain. Combine sliced peaches with 1'2 cup of the sugar and set aside.
    Peaches
  • Combine the other 1/2 cup sugar with the flour, baking powder and milk. Stir until all the clumps are out and the mixture is smooth.
  • Melt butter in the dish that you will use.
  • Pour the batter (flour mixture) into the middle of the butter. DO NOT STIR.
  • Pour the peach and sugar mixture into the middle of the batter. DO NOT STIR.
  • Plop it into the oven for 35-45 minutes. Tell Alexa to play some Ray Charles and sip some spiked lemonade on your porch (or under your awning at the campground).
  • When it's golden on top, bring it on out. Serve hot or cold with vanilla ice cream.

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