Comfort food at its finest! Whip up a homemade peach cobbler with juicy peaches, a golden crust, and simple ingredients you probably already have.
There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a fresh homemade peach cobbler baking in the oven. Sweet, juicy peaches blend with a warm, spiced filling underneath a golden, buttery crust—it's simplicity that tastes like pure nostalgia.
This recipe captures everything you love about classic peach cobbler while being easy enough for a weeknight treat. Scroll down to find a printable recipe card for your convenience and enjoy bringing a touch of homemade charm to your dessert table.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don't need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why You'll Love this Recipe ⭐
Bursting with Fresh, Seasonal Flavors
This peach cobbler is all about celebrating peaches in their prime. Each bite is packed with the naturally sweet, slightly tangy flavors of fresh, ripe peaches.
Perfectly Balanced Texture
The beauty of this dessert lies in the harmonious combination of textures. The warm peach filling is soft and luscious, while the buttery topping bakes up golden and slightly crisp.
An Easy Treat for Any Occasion
Homemade doesn’t have to mean complicated, and this recipe proves it. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple steps, you’ll have a dessert that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Customizable for Your Sweet Tooth
One of the great things about this peach cobbler is how adaptable it is. Prefer a touch more cinnamon? Go for it. Want a slightly sweeter topping? It's easy to adjust the sugar. You can even swap out the whipped cream or ice cream garnish for a lighter alternative if that’s your preference.
🧾 Ingredients
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- Ripe peaches
- Sugar substitute like Swerve
- Fresh lemon juice
- All-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Real vanilla extract
- Brown sugar substitute like Swerve
- Baking powder
- Fat free half and half
- Water
- Lite butter
- Egg white
- Whipped cream or ice cream
🔪 How to Make Homemade Peach Cobbler
Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss everything together until the peaches are evenly coated.
Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish and spread the peach mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top, then place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, mix flour, ½ cup sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut the chilled butter into small pieces, then use your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the texture resembles small pebbles.
Add heavy cream and water to the mixture, stirring gently with a fork until everything is just combined. The dough should be moist and slightly sticky—avoid overmixing.
Take the baking dish out of the oven and carefully spoon the dough over the peaches. Spread it evenly, leaving small gaps between spoonfuls for a rustic look.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the topping starts to turn golden. Remove it briefly, brush the topping with an egg white wash, and sprinkle the remaining sugar on top. Place it back in the oven for another 10–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it as is, or pair it with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream!
⭐ Tips and Tricks ⭐
- Always aim to use ripe, in-season peaches whenever possible. Ripe peaches are naturally sweet and juicy, ensuring your cobbler has the fresh, vibrant flavor it deserves.
- Fresh is Best: Fresh peaches are ideal because they offer the right amount of sweetness with a slight tartness. Look for peaches that give a little when pressed but aren't overly soft.
- Alternatives: If fresh peaches are out of season, don't worry! High-quality frozen peaches or canned peaches packed in their natural juice can work just as well.
- Keep Ingredients Chilled: Cold butter is your secret weapon for a perfectly crumbly topping. Warm butter can make the topping too heavy and affect its texture.
- Finishing Touch: Brushing an egg wash on the topping adds a golden hue, and a sprinkle of sugar gives it a delightfully crisp texture.
- Adjust the sugar to match the ripeness of your peaches. If your peaches are extra ripe, you may need less sugar.
How Many Points Per Serving
This homemade Peach Cobbler comes in at 4 points per serving when you use sugar substitutes, fat free half and half, and lite butter.
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Homemade Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 large ripe peaches pitted and chopped
- 1/3 cup sugar substitute like Swerve
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp real vanilla extract
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar substitute like Swerve
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar substitute divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup fat free half and half
- ¼ cup water
- 8 Tbsp lite butter very well chilled
- 1 egg white beaten with water added
Optional, to serve: Whipped cream or ice cream, of choice
Instructions
- Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Add peaches, sugar substitute, lemon juice, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla extract to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a greased 8” x 8” baking pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle brown sugar substitute on top of peach mixture before placing pan in pre-heated oven. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add flour, ½ cup sugar, salt, and baking powder to a different bowl and stir to combine. Chop chilled butter into very small pieces with a sharp knife. Add to bowl and combine with dry ingredients with your fingers until small pebble-sized pieces are formed.
- Add half and half and water to the flour mixture and stir with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moist and somewhat sticky. Do not overwork dough.
- Remove baking pan from oven and carefully spoon dough over the top, making sure the dough is the same thickness throughout. Leave spaces in between, as pictured, for a more rustic look.
- Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the topping begins to brown. Remove from oven and brush the top with the egg white wash and sprinkle remaining sugar on top. Return to oven to finish baking, another 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven when the top is golden brown.
- Allow pan to cool slightly before serving on its own or topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!
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