Description
Cast Iron Peach Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert featuring juicy, sweet peaches baked with a golden, flaky crust in a cast iron skillet. This recipe balances the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with a tender, spiced batter, creating a rustic and irresistible Southern classic perfect year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 6–8 ripe but firm fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for sprinkling)
Batter/Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces (or plant-based butter for vegan)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel and slice fresh peaches, then toss them with 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to draw out juices and enhance flavor.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until smooth and thick enough to hold shape.
- Assemble in Cast Iron Skillet: Pour the peach mixture into a preheated cast iron skillet. Spoon the batter unevenly over the peaches, allowing fruit to peek through for a rustic look.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling, indicating a perfectly cooked cobbler.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly to thicken the juices. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches that are fragrant and slightly soft for best flavor and texture.
- Stir batter gently to avoid toughening the crust.
- Preheat the cast iron skillet to help achieve a crisp bottom layer.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches for balanced flavor.
- Allow the cobbler to rest before serving to thicken juices and avoid a runny dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of cobbler)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg