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Homemade Peach Cobbler (Bourbon Spiked)

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 03/18/2020

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This peach cobbler is made with cinnamon sugared peaches, topped with a buttery shortbread-like topping, then baked to bubbly perfection!  Made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, it's the perfect summer dessert recipe! #cobbler #peach #dessert #dessertrecipe #summer #peaches #southern #easydessert #easyrecipe
This peach cobbler is made with cinnamon sugared peaches, topped with a buttery shortbread-like topping, then baked to bubbly perfection!  Made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, it's the perfect summer dessert recipe! #cobbler #peach #dessert #dessertrecipe #summer #peaches #southern #easydessert #easyrecipe
This peach cobbler is made with cinnamon sugared peaches, topped with a buttery shortbread-like topping, then baked to bubbly perfection!  Made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, it's the perfect summer dessert recipe! #cobbler #peach #dessert #dessertrecipe #summer #peaches #southern #easydessert #easyrecipe
This peach cobbler is made with cinnamon sugared peaches, topped with a buttery shortbread-like topping, then baked to bubbly perfection!  Made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, it's the perfect summer dessert recipe! #cobbler #peach #dessert #dessertrecipe #summer #peaches #southern #easydessert #easyrecipe
This peach cobbler is made with cinnamon sugared peaches, topped with a buttery shortbread-like topping, then baked to bubbly perfection!  Made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, it's the perfect summer dessert recipe! #cobbler #peach #dessert #dessertrecipe #summer #peaches #southern #easydessert #easyrecipe

This mouthwatering peach cobbler is made with cinnamon sugared peaches, topped with a buttery shortbread-like topping, then baked to bubbly perfection.  My recipe is extremely versatile so you can use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, which means you can make this alllll year round!

This Homemade Peach Cobbler is such a fun, easy dessert, and SO delicious!  We love fabulous summer desserts, like my Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream (no churn), and Funfetti Cake Batter Dip.   This is one of my Dessert recipes you’ll definitely want in your collection!

View of cobbler in white bowl with vanilla ice cream

PEACH COBBLER

Can we just skip ahead a couple of months and get to the fun late-spring/summer?  Normally I like to hang on to the chillier weather, but I am just D O N E with this early Spring.  Too much craziness in the world right now.

So I say, it’s time for a dessert… an ultra-comforting one at that.  Peach cobbler.  Such a homey, smells like Grandma was in your kitchen baking, kind of a dessert!

This cobbler is no exception.  I mix peaches with a little sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch and bourbon (ohhh yeah), then top it with a sweet and butter shortbread-ish topping.  Oh my goodness you won’t believe how amazing this dessert is.

My daughter was sneaking bite after bite – and she’s my picky one!

how to make peach cobbler

HOW TO MAKE PEACH COBBLER

Everyone has their own idea of what a cobbler is.  Traditionally speaking though, cobbler is a baked fruit dish that’s topped with a biscuit, pie crust, or shortbread-like top.

When baked, the topping create a “cobbled” look, similar to a cobblestone street.  Some versions also have a cake-like topping.

  1. Butter baking dish and preheat oven.  I like to use butter, the way my grandma always did, but if you prefer cooking spray, feel free to use that.
  2. Combine peaches, sugar, starch, spices and bourbon.  Using cornstarch gives the final texture of the baked cobbler a thick and jammy sauce, instead of being runny.  Bourbon adds such a beautiful warmth to the recipe, but it’s not a necessity.  I love using cinnamon with my peaches – again, that warmth is just amazing.
  3. Transfer peach mixture to baking dish.
  4. Combine topping ingredients in a separate mixing bowl.  I like to use a whisk to make sure the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and spices) are combined really well.
  5. Add vanilla to melted butter, then add to topping ingredients.  Adding it this way ensures that everything is mixed in really well.  The butter to dry ingredient ratio isn’t even, so the mixture will come together quickly, and you don’t want to have some parts of the topping be very vanilla-y, and some not at all.
  6. Crumble topping over the peaches and bake.  No need for fancy tools here, I just use my fingers.
  7. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.  This is because first of all, it’s realllllly hot.  And secondly, you want those juices to thicken up a bit before you try to serve it.

Scoop of peaches in skillet

ADDITIONAL COOKING TIPS

As I mentioned, you can make this peach cobbler with canned (as written), frozen, or fresh peaches!

If using frozen peaches, you’ll want to thaw them first, otherwise your cobbler will be too runny.

If using fresh peaches, you may be wondering how to tell if a peach is ripe at the grocery store.

  • Weight – if the peach feels heavy for it’s size, there’s a good chance it’s juicy and ripe.
  • Press – press the top of the peach (by where the stem was).  If it gives a little bit, it’s ripe.  If it’s hard, it’s not quite ripe yet.  If it’s really soft, it’s over-ripe.
    • If you have peaches that are not ripe yet, add them to a paper bag and let them sit on the counter for a day or so, and they’ll soften up.

Cobbler in white bowl with vanilla ice cream

For fresh peaches, you have a choice of peeling or not peeling your peaches.  This is totally a personal preference.

  • To peel – use a paring knife to make a small “X” on the bottom of the peach.  Add them to boiling water for about 30 seconds, then add them immediately to a bowl of ice water (like you would for hard boiled eggs).  The skin should slide off.

VARIATIONS OF THIS RECIPE

  • NON-ALCOHOLIC – even though most of the alcohol is cooked off during the baking process, you may not like the taste of bourbon, or just prefer not to add it.  I would substitute it with an equal amount of liquid from the canned peaches, or an equal amount of lemon juice.
  • BROWN SUGAR – try swapping the sugar on the peaches with brown sugar for a more caramel-y flavor.
  • GINGER – try adding 1/4 tsp of fresh grated ginger to the peach mixture.
  • PECAN – adding about 1/3 cup of chopped pecans to the topping adds beautiful texture and flavor.

Holding bowl of dessert

MAKING PEACH COBBLER AHEAD OF TIME

Since the topping of this cobbler has baking powder in it, I don’t recommend making it ahead of time (since leavening agents will start reacting immediately).  However, you can mix up the topping ingredients (minus the butter and vanilla), so it will cut down on your prep time.

You can also combine the cornstarch, cinnamon, and sugar in a ziploc, so all you need to do is add the peaches and bourbon (if using).

FREEZING

You can assemble the whole cobbler, cover it tightly, and freeze for 2-4 months.  To cook, don’t thaw, just add an additional 20 minutes or so of cook time.

STORAGE

Leftover cobbler should be refrigerated and consumed within 3 days.

Spoonful of cobbler

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS RECIPE

  • 2 quart baking dish – the dish I used in these photos is vintage, but this glass dish is a good alternative!

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Scoop of peaches in skillet

Homemade Peach Cobbler

4.96 from 24 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 433
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
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Peach cobbler made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, it's the perfect summer dessert recipe!

Ingredients

COBBLER

  • 30 oz canned peaches in fruit juice drained
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp bourbon
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

TOPPING

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup melted, unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Butter a 2 quart baking dish and set aside.
  • Combine cobbler ingredients (peaches, bourbon, cornstarch, cinnamon and sugar), in a mixing bowl, stirring until all peaches are coated. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine topping ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt), using a whisk to remove any lumps.
  • Add vanilla extract to melted butter, then pour into the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until a crumbly dough has formed. Mixture should hold together loosely when pinched between two fingers.
  • Crumble topping dough over the top of the peaches, then bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm, with a scoop of ice cream if desired.

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Chef Tips

  • If using frozen peaches, use the same amount, but thaw them fully before using.
  • If using fresh peaches, use about 6-8 medium sized peaches, enough to fill the baking dish about 2/3 of the way up.

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Mandie says

    Posted on 12/6 at 7:24 pm

    May for my friends birthday—a huge hit!! Everyone loved it!!!

    Reply
  2. Paula says

    Posted on 11/19 at 12:10 am

    I haven’t made this yet but was wondering it I could use a 9 x 13 casserole dish instead of a round quart dish.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 11/19 at 9:15 am

      You can, but a 9×13″ dish is generally closer to a 3 quart baking dish, which means your cobbler will be thinner. If you have an 8×8 or 9×9 dish that would work well.

      Reply
    • Carol says

      Posted on 8/13 at 6:07 pm

      I only had a 9 by 13” pan too so I added 1 1/2 cups flour and adjusted the rest of the ingredients. It’s in oven now. Will show you a picture when it is done and tell you how it came out.

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    Posted on 9/13 at 1:32 am

    Yum!! My husband said this was his favorite dessert! I loved it as well even though I’m not a big bourbon fan. I used 3 tbsp of bourbon and I think next time I’ll cut back to two. Thanks for another great recipe!!! 

    Reply
  4. Crazygirl says

    Posted on 8/14 at 10:32 am

    Just a delicious recipe!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Kay says

    Posted on 8/1 at 1:32 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. It was very delicious. I used 1/4 cup bourbon, fresh peeled peaches, and omitted the nutmeg. The center of the cobbler was much juicier than I expected, so I might add more topping next time. It is very easy to make, even with peeling the peaches.

    Reply
  6. Candice says

    Posted on 7/24 at 1:04 pm

    Made this for my family’s reunion, 20 out of 20 all thought it was delicious! My FIL said it was the best peach cobbler he has ever had 🙂

    Reply
  7. Crystal says

    Posted on 6/30 at 11:11 am

    Can this be made ahead to freeze?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 6/30 at 7:33 pm

      I’ve not tested it, so I can’t say for certain. To be on the safe side, I would only freeze the filling. Thaw the filling overnight in the refrigerator, add the topping and bake as directed.

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    Posted on 6/17 at 2:55 pm

    Hi! Looks amazing! I’m planning on making it for a larger group. Could you double the recipe?

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 6/17 at 9:43 pm

      Yes, you certainly can 🙂

      Reply
    • Kathy says

      Posted on 8/16 at 2:15 am

      Had a jar of peaches sitting in our counter since Christmas so I made a peach cobbler using this recipe. My family loved it – with that hint of cinnamon. Didn’t put bourbon and nutmeg since I don’t have these.

      I used two loaf glass container for it and doubled the measurement of my crumbs since we like that crispy biscuits on top. I used 1/4 cup brown sugar for the peaches to give the caramelized taste and 3/4 cups sugar (1/2 white sugar and 1/4 brown sugar) for the 2 cups flour crumbs.

      Topped with vanilla ice cream and we’re done! YUM!

      Saying hi and happy baking to everyone 🙂 -Kathy from the Philippines 😊 Stay safe and God bless! ❤

      Reply
  9. Diana says

    Posted on 6/6 at 10:35 pm

    Made for the first time today. This was absolutely delicious! Really great flavor! The only issue I had was the topping never really got that brown even though I kept it in an extra 15 minutes. Is the topping supposed to be a little mushy?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 6/10 at 9:52 pm

      So glad you loved it! Such a great summer dessert. The topping should be crisp on top, and mushy underneath, where it meets the peach filling. All ovens bake differently, so maybe a quick pop under the broiler could crisp it up on top.

      Reply
  10. GG says

    Posted on 5/31 at 11:38 am

    I made this for my family the other night and they loved it! This is a new fam fav! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
  11. Kevin says

    Posted on 5/24 at 10:46 am

    Made this for a BBQ it was a huge hit. I used brown sugar in the peaches. Next time I will add a 15oz can oof peaches extra. This will be a regular dessert item. Thanks

    Reply
  12. Suzy says

    Posted on 3/23 at 11:21 am

    The perfect way to use up some canned peaches we have! So tasty too!

    Reply
  13. Mindy says

    Posted on 3/22 at 4:43 am

    This is really delicious. I used peaches we had frozen from last year. It took an extra 10 minutes to brown but my oven runs a little cool. Thank you so much for this recipe. It was fantastic.

    Reply
  14. TwinMomInTexas says

    Posted on 3/20 at 2:11 pm

    Never made a cobbler before, but realized we had everything we needed to give this one a try without having to run to the store so gave it a try. I’ll skip the nutmeg next time (we just aren’t fans), but otherwise it was delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Allyson Zea says

    Posted on 3/20 at 10:22 am

    It’s so tasty right about now!

    Reply
  16. katerina @ diethood.com says

    Posted on 3/20 at 10:03 am

    mmm…such an incredible dessert!! I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  17. Catalina says

    Posted on 3/20 at 5:19 am

    I am mouthwatering! I know that my family will go crazy over this dessert!

    Reply
  18. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    Posted on 3/20 at 2:22 am

    This Homemade Peach Cobbler looks incredibly delicious!

    Reply
  19. Carrie Robinson says

    Posted on 3/19 at 6:55 pm

    Ooooooo…. I could go for a boozy dessert after this week! 😉

    Reply
  20. Jen says

    Posted on 3/19 at 6:44 pm

    So good with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!! Love it!

    Reply
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