There’s something about summer nights in the South that just beg for a warm, bubbling peach cobbler. Sweet, golden peaches tucked under a tender, cake-like crust—it’s comfort food that tastes like home.
I made this cobbler during a quiet Sunday night dinner – Just a few friends and neighbors gathered, enjoying good conversation. By the time dessert was served, there was silence at the table—just the sound of spoons hitting bowls.
And then came the questions.
“Oh my goodness, what’s in this?!”
“You have to give me the recipe.”
“It can’t possibly only 4 ingredients and that easy!”
But it is.
A College Lesson I Never Forgot
Funny enough, I first learned how to make this cobbler back in my college days in North Carolina. It was one of those recipes passed along casually—so simple I could remember it without ever writing it down. Over the years, I’ve made it more times than I can count, and it has never failed me.
What I love most is the texture—more cake-like than biscuit-topped, with just the right amount of buttery richness. It’s the kind of dessert you can throw together in minutes and still have people begging for seconds.
Here’s my no-fuss, tried-and-true Southern Peach Cobbler.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c or 1 stick of butter (I use salted, but you can use unsalted if you want to control the salt content)
- 1 cup sugar (use less if you prefer it less sweet)
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half (buttermilk works beautifully if you have it)
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 2–3 cans or fresh sliced peaches (with some juice if using canned)
- Sugar & cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place peaches at the bottom of the 9×13 baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a mixing bowl. Remove from microwave or stove.
- In the same mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, milk (or half-and-half/buttermilk), and self-rising flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter directly over the layer of peaches—don’t stir.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, until golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the top with a mix of sugar and cinnamon.
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Why This Cobbler Wins Every Time
This recipe works because it’s simple, unfussy, and lets the peaches shine. The batter rises up around the fruit, creating a soft, golden crust that’s somewhere between cake and pastry. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and absolutely perfect for summer gatherings—or anytime you need a taste of Southern comfort.
So the next time you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen, make this cobbler. Just be prepared—they’ll be asking for the recipe before their plates are even clean.
Tried & True Southern Peach Cobbler (SUPER EASY)
Ingredients
- 1/2 c or 1 stick of butter I use salted, but you can use unsalted if you want to control the salt content
- 1 cup sugar use less if you prefer it less sweet
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half buttermilk works beautifully if you have it
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 2-3 cans (or fresh) sliced peaches with some juice if using canned
- Sugar & cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place peaches at the bottom of the 9×13 baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a mixing bowl. Remove from microwave or stove.
- In the same mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, milk (or half-and-half/buttermilk), and self-rising flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter directly over the layer of peaches—don’t stir.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, until golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the top with a mix of sugar and cinnamon.
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
