Southern Peach Cobbler (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Peach Filling

01 - 6-8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or 2 15-oz cans, drained)
02 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
03 - ¼ cup brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch

→ Cobbler Topping

09 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
10 - ½ cup granulated sugar
11 - ½ cup brown sugar
12 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ½ cup butter, melted
15 - ¾ cup whole milk
16 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
17 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping, optional)

→ For Serving

18 - Vanilla ice cream

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a large cast-iron skillet.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir well and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
03 - In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the simmering peaches. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
05 - Pour the thickened peach filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Carefully spoon or pour the cobbler batter over the peaches, trying to cover most of the filling. Don't worry if some spots are uncovered, as the batter will spread during baking.
06 - If desired, mix 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture over the cobbler batter for extra flavor and a beautiful finish.
07 - Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
08 - Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes. This cooling period allows the filling to set slightly and makes serving easier.
09 - Serve the peach cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The contrast of warm cobbler and cold ice cream makes for a delightful dessert experience.

# Notes:

01 - The riper your peaches, the sweeter your cobbler will be. If using less sweet peaches, you may want to increase the sugar slightly.
02 - For an extra touch, add ¼ teaspoon of almond extract to the peach filling - it enhances the natural peach flavor wonderfully.
03 - This cobbler can be made with other fruits like berries, apples, or plums - just adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the fruit.

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