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A classic Southern-inspired peach cobbler dessert made with canned peaches for a quick and easy comforting treat with a golden buttery crust and tender juicy peaches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large can (29 oz) sliced peaches with about half the syrup reserved
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Open the can of peaches and drain most of the syrup, reserving about ¼ to ½ cup of syrup.
  3. Place ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put the dish in the oven to melt the butter; remove once melted.
  4. Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
  5. Add ¾ cup milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) to the dry ingredients and stir gently until the batter just comes together, leaving some lumps.
  6. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the drained peach slices and spoon some of the reserved syrup evenly over the batter without stirring.
  8. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) over the top.
  9. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cobbler rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use canned peaches packed in heavy syrup for a sweeter cobbler or in juice for a lighter flavor; adjust sugar and spices accordingly., Avoid stirring after pouring batter and adding peaches to ensure layered texture., Self-rising flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour for a fluffier crust., Add lemon zest or almond extract for extra flavor., For a spiced-up version, increase cinnamon or add ground ginger., Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt for balance., To make it gluten-free, substitute with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend., To make it vegan, use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk., Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days., Reheat in the oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes or microwave individual portions for 30-45 seconds., Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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