Southern Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler
Indulge in the delightful Southern Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler, a classic dessert that captures the essence of summer with its juicy peaches nestled in a luscious brown sugar sauce. Topped with a buttery, crispy layer that bakes to perfection, this cobbler is not only easy to make but is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 7–8 firm ripe peaches (about 6 cups sliced)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons cold butter
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the peaches and place them in a cast iron skillet.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon over the peaches; cook on medium heat for about 4–5 minutes until syrupy.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter over peach filling and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown; let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cobbler (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg