Ina Garten’s Peach Cobbler Recipe
Peach cobbler is a baked dessert made by layering ripe peaches with a biscuit-like or cake-like topping. Ina Garten’s version highlights the natural sweetness of fresh peaches and uses a simple yet flavorful topping for the perfect balance of textures.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Filling
- Fresh peaches – 6-8 large (about 4 cups), peeled and sliced
- Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- Brown sugar – ¼ cup, packed
- Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed
- Ground cinnamon – ½ teaspoon
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
For the Topping
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- Brown sugar – ¼ cup, packed
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter – 6 tablespoons, cold and diced
- Boiling water – ¼ cup
For the Topping Finish
- Ground cinnamon – ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Prepare the Peach Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until the peaches are evenly coated.
- Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Make the Topping
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the diced cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the boiling water just until the topping comes together.
Assemble the Cobbler
- Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the peaches, spreading it slightly but leaving some gaps for the peaches to show through.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar for the topping finish and sprinkle it evenly over the dough.
Bake the Cobbler
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
Cool and Serve
- Let the cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.