If you’re looking for a dessert that feels like a warm hug from Grandma’s kitchen, this Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler is it. Made the traditional Southern way—with gooey, spiced peaches and a crisp, buttery crust—it’s the kind of no-fuss recipe that’s stood the test of time. What sets this cobbler apart is the rich depth from the brown sugar, which caramelizes during baking and wraps the peaches in a syrupy magic.
You don’t need fancy tools or hard-to-pronounce ingredients—just a handful of pantry staples and a love for timeless comfort food. Whether you use fresh, canned, or frozen peaches, this cobbler always delivers.
Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a slow Sunday afternoon, it comes together in under an hour and is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Every bite brings a nostalgic richness and an irresistible aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg baked into a golden crust. This is a recipe you’ll revisit all year long—and your guests will request by name.
Get ready to bring back a true Southern staple the easy way. Let’s bake some memories.
PrintOld School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler That Melts in Your Mouth
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler made the traditional Southern way—rich, buttery, caramelized, and full of peach flavor.
Ingredients
6 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (or 2 cans in juice, drained)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
2. Combine peaches with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
3. In a second bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk.
4. Add melted butter to the batter and stir.
5. Pour batter into the baking dish (do not mix).
6. Spoon peach mixture over batter evenly.
7. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool slightly and serve with ice cream or whipped topping.
Notes
You can use frozen peaches (thawed) or canned peaches if fresh are unavailable.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: Old School Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler, peach dessert, vintage recipe