Classic Peach Cobbler
A beloved peach cobbler recipe originating from the Salt Lick Restaurant in Austin, Texas, perfect for gatherings or a delightful family dessert. Adaptable for less sugar and fresh peaches.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 12
Full Ingredient List
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup room temperature milk
- 1 room temperature egg
- 1 (28 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Batter
Tools and Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9 x 13 inch baking pan
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1/2 cup |
melted butter |
|
|
| 1 cup |
flour |
|
|
| 1 cup |
sugar |
|
|
| 2 teaspoons |
baking powder |
|
|
| 2/3 cup |
milk |
room temperature |
|
| 1 |
egg |
room temperature |
|
| 1/4 teaspoon |
salt |
|
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Melt butter directly in a 9 x 13 inch pan. (Tips: Ensure butter fully covers the bottom of the pan.)
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Step 2:
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. (Tips: Mix thoroughly for even distribution of baking powder.)
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Step 3:
Stir in milk and egg into the dry mixture until well combined. (Tips: Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.)
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Step 4:
Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the pan. (Tips: Do not stir to mix with butter.)
Filling
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1 (28 ounce) can |
sliced peaches |
drained |
Two bags of frozen peaches |
| 1 cup |
sugar |
|
|
| 1 teaspoon |
cinnamon |
|
|
| 1/2 teaspoon |
nutmeg |
|
|
Instructions
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Step 1:
In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (Tips: Use fresh or frozen peaches as preferred.)
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Step 2:
Spread the peach mixture over the prepared batter in the baking pan. (Tips: Gently layer without stirring.)
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Step 3:
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 35-45 minutes until the batter rises to the top and turns golden brown. (Tips: Check halfway through for even baking.)
Additional Information
Notes: For variations, use fresh peaches or adjust the level of sugar to taste. Serve warm, ideally with ice cream.
