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Easy Cast Iron Peach Cobbler Recipe with Flaky Buttery Crust Perfect for Summer

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A quick and easy peach cobbler made in a cast iron skillet featuring a flaky, buttery crust and juicy peaches, perfect for warm summer evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening peach filling)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice 5-6 medium peaches into 1/2-inch thick slices. Toss with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon if using. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 6 tablespoons cold, diced unsalted butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits form.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm the cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the peach mixture with juices into the warm skillet, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of crust dough over the peaches, covering as much as possible but leaving gaps for steam.
  6. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden brown and peach juices bubble. Tent with foil after 25 minutes if crust browns too quickly.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust and avoid overmixing dough. Let cobbler rest 10 minutes after baking to thicken juices. If peaches are not very sweet, sprinkle extra sugar on crust before baking. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with plant-based milk.

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