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Peach Cobbler in Cast Iron Easy Rustic Summer Dessert Recipe

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A simple and rustic peach cobbler baked in a cast iron skillet featuring juicy peaches and a golden, buttery crust. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 900g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g), divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (85g), cut into pieces
  • ½ cup whole milk or 2% milk (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing skillet)

Instructions

  1. Slice peaches into roughly ¼-inch thick wedges. Toss with ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl. Let macerate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub 1 tablespoon butter around the inside of a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  3. Spoon the peach mixture into the skillet, spreading evenly with juices.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ cup sugar. Cut in cold butter pieces until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  5. Pour in ½ cup milk and stir gently just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Drop the batter over the peaches in rough clumps, leaving gaps for steam to escape.
  7. Bake on middle rack for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling at edges.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

[‘Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture; frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained.’, ‘Cold butter is essential for a flaky crust; avoid melted or room temperature butter.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to keep the topping tender.’, ‘If the topping browns too quickly, tent with foil and continue baking.’, ‘Lemon juice brightens the peaches and prevents mushiness.’, ‘Leftover cobbler reheated with yogurt or cream makes a great breakfast.’, ‘For gluten-free version, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend including xanthan gum.’, ‘For dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk instead of cow’s milk.’, ‘Mini cobblers can be made in ramekins with 20-25 minutes baking time.’]

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Keywords: peach cobbler, cast iron skillet, summer dessert, rustic dessert, easy peach cobbler, fresh peaches, baked dessert

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