Welcome to a delightful twist on the classic dessert with this Vanilla Peach Cobbler! Perfectly juicy peaches meet a golden, buttery topping in this easy-to-make dish that's sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
The star of this dish is undoubtedly the peaches. When they're in season, they bring a natural sweetness and juiciness that's hard to beat. The lemon juice adds a bit of tartness to balance the sweetness and keeps the peaches from browning. Granulated sugar sweetens both the fruit and the topping, while cornstarch helps thicken the peach juices so your cobbler isn't runny. A splash of vanilla extract enhances the flavors with its warm, aromatic notes.
For the topping, all-purpose flour provides the base, while baking powder gives it lift, ensuring a light and fluffy texture. A pinch of salt is essential to bring out all the flavors. Unsalted butter, melted and mixed in, adds richness and helps create that beautiful golden crust. Whole milk gives the batter just enough moisture, and a little more vanilla extract ties everything together with its comforting scent.
This Vanilla Peach Cobbler is lovely on its own, but you can elevate it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For a bit of crunch, try sprinkling some toasted almonds or pecans on top just before serving.
Let's get started by preheating your oven to 375°F. You'll want a nice, hot oven to get that top perfectly golden and bubbly.
Grab a large bowl and toss in your peaches. Pour in the lemon juice, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Give it a good stir until the peaches are evenly coated. This will ensure every bite is full of flavor.
Now, pour the peach mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Make sure it's spread out evenly so that it cooks uniformly.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together so they're well combined.
Next, add in the melted butter, milk, and another teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until you have a smooth batter. It should be thick but pourable.
Pour the batter evenly over the peaches in the dish. Don't worry if it doesn't cover every bit; it will spread out as it bakes.
Pop it in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the top is a beautiful golden brown and you can see the peach filling bubbling around the edges.
Once it's out of the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes. This gives the juices a chance to thicken up a bit more.
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