Cobbler
A beloved Southern dessert featuring sweet, juicy peaches baked under a golden, buttery biscuit topping that is crispy on the outside and tender within.
Nutrition & Info
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
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Toss the sliced peaches with half the sugar and the cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl, letting them macerate while you prepare the batter.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until you have a smooth, pourable batter with no lumps.
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Pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring, then spoon the seasoned peaches and their juices evenly over the top of the batter.
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Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the topping has risen up around the fruit, turned golden brown, and the center is set and no longer jiggly.
Did You Know?
Cobbler was invented by American settlers in the early colonies who lacked proper ovens and ingredients for traditional British puddings, so they improvised by cobbling together a biscuit topping over stewed fruit.
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