With a layer of melted butter, batter, and fruit, this simple recipe strays from the typical two-layer cobbler with fruit on the bottom and a crumble or biscuit on top. Then, as this cobbler bakes, the batter rises up and over the peaches and forms a cakelike treat, the edges of which become lightly crisped by the melted butter.Servings: 6-8 servings
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT40M
Total time: PT55M
Rating
4.7 stars (10 reviews)
Keywords
UncategorizedMake-AheadFather’s DayFourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor DaySummer
Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter*
1 cup (4.5 ounces/127 grams) all-purpose flour (may substitute an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend)
1 cup (192 grams) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
scant ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled and chopped peaches (from 2-3 large peaches; see notes)
Optional: cinnamon sugar; ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Categories
Cakes
Desserts
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Place the butter (as is–you will melt this soon) in an 8-inch square or similar size baking dish. Set aside.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the milk and vanilla, stirring just until the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined. As you are finishing up with the batter, place the baking dish in the oven to melt the butter. (You don’t want the butter to burn, so avoid putting the dish in the oven too early. It should take about 4-5 minutes to melt cold butter. I set the timer so I don't forget.)
Once the butter has fully melted, remove the baking dish from the oven, and pour the batter over the melted butter. Do not stir.
Evenly distribute the chopped peaches over the batter. Again, do not stir. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar, if desired. (I use about 1½ teaspoons of sugar and ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, but you can eyeball it or skip it entirely.)
Bake the cobbler for 35 to 45 minutes. The batter will rise up and around the peaches as it cooks. You’ll know the cobbler is cooked throughout when the edges are a deep golden brown. Check a few minutes early and adjust the time if necessary, as all ovens vary.
Serve the cobbler warm or at room temperature, with a scoop of optional ice cream or whipped cream. To best preserve freshness, cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Reviews
Natalie on 2026-02-16 (5 stars): This is my favorite cobbler! I grew up on crisps, but I actually like this better. We’re in Northern California where there are all kinds of fresh fruit & I think I’ve tried just about every fruit that grows here in this cobbler. I add a little ginger and cardamom when I do pears or apples, but I don’t change anything else. It’s delicious hot with ice cream and it’s delicious the next morning with coffee. Thank you for sharing this one!
Deanna on 2025-11-27 (5 stars): This recipe popped up when I typed 'cuppa cobbler' Its one I've thrown together many times over the years. Its Thanksgiving morning and my daughter has requested I bring it along with several other dishes...I'm glad I read all the comments. I've always used self-rising flour, never adding extra baking powder. I think it'll rise even better. P.S. I add cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg to my batter.
Caro on 2025-05-13 (4 stars): Tasted great but stuck to side of tin. Should I have swirled the melted butter around first ?
Samantha L Dean on 2025-02-23 (5 stars): This was super easy and delicious. Hubby approved. I used frozen blueberries and omitted salt. A keeper for sure!
Charles on 2024-08-10 (5 stars): Very easy, flexible and tasty. My go to recipe!
Fezzi on 2024-08-04 (5 stars): Me again… I keep making this delicious cobbler. This time, though, I forgot about the butter melting in the oven. Quickly checked on it & found quite brown melted butter. Hmm, to use or not to use.
Used it. Yum! Delicious yet again. Maybe even added a little extra flavor!
Mary McHenry on 2024-08-03 (5 stars): Excellent…used salted butter so didn’t add the salt and eliminated the vanilla. Used self rising flour instead of AP and baking powder, Appreciate the list of other ingredients and cooking temp and time!!
