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This old school Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler is the sweetest use for mid/to late summer peaches. Nothing beats fresh peaches! Every spoonful is layered with juicy, sweet summer peaches, rich butter, vanilla, warming cinnamon, and plenty of brown sugar to sweeten the deal. The peaches are juicy, while the topping is crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and extra buttery. Top with vanilla ice cream and salted maple butter for the best peach treat of the summer.
It’s finally here! Friday, the weekend, and time for me to share my favorite peach recipe yet, the simplest old-fashioned peach cobbler. Oh, how I LOVE this cobbler. I spent days perfecting the recipe and have been dying to share the final version.
With today being the last Friday of July, I knew it was the perfect time for a peach recipe. The juiciest, sweetest summer peaches are all filling up the grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and roadside farm stands. And I know just what to do with them.
It’s prime-time peach picking season!
Ingredients
- Salted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Light or dark brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Fresh, Juicy, and Ripe Peaches – sliced peaches (canned peaches could work if you can’t get your hands on fresh fruit)
- Maple syrup
Before summer began, I knew I really wanted to share a peach cobbler recipe. It’s a recipe I haven’t played around with much because I just love the idea of an old-fashioned-style peach cobbler.
One with the sweetest peaches, a “self-made” caramel-like sauce, and vanilla cake-like biscuits on top. Oh, plus ice cream, of course.
This took me time to get just right, but the simpler I made the recipe, the better it became. This is the best peach cobbler.
The details
Start by melting the butter. I like to throw a baking dish with butter into the oven to melt and get a little browned.
While the butter is melting, mix up the batter. It’s simply, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Whisk the ingredients all together. Then add in the milk and vanilla to create a pancake-like batter.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
The rest is just assembly. You need to toss the peaches with some brown sugar, then layer half of them over the melted butter. Next, pour over the batter and then layer the remaining peaches over the batter.
No stirring is allowed, this is the secret, and what makes this cobbler extra special.
As the cobbler bakes, the butter bubbles up over the topping. This helps to create delicious, golden, crisp edges all while forming a caramel sauce underneath.
The peaches on top caramelize as they sink into the cobbler. Between the rich buttery caramel sauce, crisp edges, and sweet peaches, it’s truly magic.
While the cobbler bakes, I make the maple butter. Just butter, maple, and sea salt. This is not a must but it is really delicious when spooned over the warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
The one thing you must do is serve this warm, while the juices are bubbling up, and everything is smelling incredible.
This is a classic summertime dessert that really should be happening on a weekly basis throughout August. It’s dangerously delicious, dangerously addicting, and all-around perfection!
Looking for other summer peach desserts? Here are some favorites:
5 ingredient Raspberry Peach Sherbet
Nonnie’s 5 Ingredient Peach Dump
Cinnamon Maple Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp
Lastly, if you make this Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler
Servings: 8
Calories Per Serving: 392 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Watch the How-To Reel
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 5-6 peaches, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Maple Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. Drop the butter into a 9×13 inch baking dish and place the dish in the oven to melt, about 10 minutes. 2. To make the batter. Stir together the flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the milk and vanilla, mix until just combined. 3. In a bowl, toss the peaches with 1/4 cup brown sugar and the maple syrup. 4. Layer half of the peaches over the melted butter. Then, pour over the batter, do not stir. Layer the remaining peaches over the batter. Bake 50-55 minutes, until the center is just set and the edges begin to brown. 5. Meanwhile, mix the butter and maple together in a pan. Boil 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.6. Serve the cobbler warm or at room temp with ice cream and maple butter drizzled on top.
This post was originally published on July 29, 2022
Have you ever made this with canned peaches?
Hi Meghan,
I haven’t, but it should be just fine for you to do that! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
It was amazing!! I will be making this again for sure. The cake was so moist and buttery!! Even with canned peaches, it was a huge hit. The maple butter drizzle.. ?
Thanks so much Meghan, love to hear this!!
So delicious! I will definitely be saving this recipe to make it again!
Hey Erin,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled to hear that it was a winner! xTieghan
In your video you added a third thing to the maple butter that isn’t in the recipe. Can you please share what that was?
Hi Katie,
I added a touch of vanilla powder, not necessary, but you can add it if you like:) I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
This was so good! Perfect way to use up the last of my peaches of the year. The maple butter drizzle is what really brings it all together. I feel like I didn’t do it justice, though, by not warming it up first and serving it at room temperature because the butter in the maple butter solidified a bit. But it was all still absolutely delicious!!
I think I may try this same recipe again, but using apples next time now that I’m out of peaches.
Thanks!!
Hey Christine,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for making this cobbler and sharing your review, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great week! xx
Wound up having company over last minute and found this recipe. Super yummy! Devoured by all. Didn’t have quite enough peaches so I filled it out with some cherries. Added a Tbsp bourbon to the Maple Butter Sauce just for kicks. (I mean, why not?) Will definitely make again!
Hey Sarah,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you taking the time to make this recipe, I am so glad it was a hit! Happy Wednesday:)
Can you make this ahead of time? If yes please share those instructions
Hi Alyssa,
This is great served at room temp, so you can follow the recipe as written:) xT
Can you freeze this cobbler if I make a double batch :)?
Hey Kendra,
Totally, I don’t see why not! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
So good and refreshing. Made it with Gluten Free all purpose flour and used Vegan butter (reducing to 5 Tbsp) and Vegan milk. Met my husbands dietary needs without compromising flavour and texture.
Hi Pat,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing what worked well for you! I love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xxT
Whoa whoa whoa! So good and SO EASY! Was going to skip the maple butter, but I’m so glad I didn’t – it really took it to another level. Your recipes always make me feel like a rockstar!
Hi Amy,
Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your review, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:) xx
I made this last week and it was a hit. I have made a traditional peach cobbler for 50 years with a standard pie crust. My husband and guests really enjoyed your version, so I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Hey Donna,
Happy Friday!? Thanks a bunch for testing this recipe out, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xx
Forgot to rate
Thanks again Aurelia:)
This is SO incredible. My ex’s grandma used to make peach cobbler, but NOTHING like this. It’s so irrestible I actually had it for breakfast today 😀 and the batter recipe is SO easy, you don’t even need egg! The hardest part was actually slicing all these peaches lol
Hey Aurelia,
LOL thank you so much for making this dessert:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Thursday! xT
One addition I made was before adding the milk I stirred in 2Tbsp of Bird English Custard powder. I increase the milk by a half cup. It just added a creaminess that was absolutely delicious. I had to increase the bake time by 10 minutes. The Birds Vustard is a bit expensive, but I also make crème brûlée & Trifle with it. It last a long time
Hi Kelly,
Happy Thursday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing what worked well for you, I am so glad it was enjoyed!! xx
Superb! Halved it but didn’t lose any of the flavours. Tx!
Hi Ginette,
Fantastic! I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I am so glad it was tasty for you! xT
Should you peel the peaches for this recipe? Wanting to try for dessert tonight 🙂
Hey Baleigh,
I did not peel my peaches. Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx