Southern Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

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This recipe for southern peach cobbler with pie crust is a quick and easy dessert that you can make any night of the week. Nothing says summer time quite like fresh peaches, and you will love this easy southern peach cobbler recipe!

southern peach cobbler in a pie plate with pie crust.

As soon as the summer months come around I find myself wanting to bake cobblers, which are great with a crumble topping or pie crust like this recipe.

Peach season is from July through September.

We love to have family gatherings in late summer and enjoy the fresh peach cobbler with homemade pie crust!

Picnics, July 4th, and summer barbecues are all great reasons to serve this classic summer dessert.

Summer is the season where I like to incorporate as many seasonal fruits as possible, and this recipe is the best cobbler for your peach lover.

For other incredible peach recipes, be sure to check out my perfect peach crisp, easy peach pie filling, or fluffy peach pound cake.

What is Southern Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust?

Southern peach cobbler is an easy summer dessert that your family will ask for every peach season.

You use fresh peaches mixed with sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice to make a delicious filling.

The cobbler can be made with a crumble topping or a traditional pie crust.

You can choose whether or not to even have a topping.

Weaving pastry strips to form a lattice crust on top of the cobbler makes for a beautiful presentation.

This recipe is so incredible that you will have a favorite dessert to share with friends and family all throughout peach season.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You will love how easy this recipe is to make. It is a show stopping dessert you can make any time.
This easy peach cobbler recipe is great on its own, but is really elevated with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipping cream on top.
Cobbler is a great recipe to use up the bounty of fresh fruits that are available during the summer.
Cobblers save really well and can even be served warm or cold, but are best when served the day you bake it. Try some leftover cobbler the next morning with your cup of coffee or tea for a sweet start to your morning.
This homemade peach cobbler recipe is great to serve any time of day!

Tell Me About Southern Peach Cobbler

Taste- The warm spices from the vanilla and cinnamon paired with the sweet peaches is scrumptious. The crust is buttery and compliments the filling so beautifully.
Texture- The cobbler filling is warm, silky, and thick, while the crust is flaky and crisp. It is the perfect combination of textures and flavors that will melt in your mouth.
Ease- Since there are only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and has very little clean up.
Time- Making this cobbler from scratch comes together in two and a half hours. If you have premade pie crust, this recipe comes together in about an hour.

ingredients for peach cobbler on a white counter.

Ingredients for Southern Peach Cobbler

Peaches– Use fresh juicy peaches for best results. The peaches do not need to be peeled.
Lemon– Lemons add an acidic touch to balance out the sweet flavors of the peaches and keep their vibrant color.
Sugar– The sugar adds to the sweetness of the recipe.
Cinnamon– Adding cinnamon brings out the sweet flavor of the peaches.
Flour– Using flour will thicken your filling and will keep your pie from being too soupy.
Cornstarch– The cornstarch thickens the peach mixture so that it is not too runny.
Vanilla– Vanilla is in almost every dessert for a reason. It adds an incredible warmth and sweetness to the filling.
Butter– Using salted butter makes your crust perfectly flaky.

Make Southern Peach Cobbler in 3 Easy Steps

Make pie crust– Make pie dough, then cover and chill in the refrigerator.
Make pie filling– Make peach mixture. Roll the crust and place dough into a 9” circle. Add the peach filling to the crust.
Bake– Bake and let cool. Enjoy!

Variations for Southern Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

Gluten Free Flour– Since this is a simple recipe you can even make this recipe gluten free. Just substitute with your favorite gluten free flour according to package instructions.
Walnuts– Sprinkle chopped walnuts in your cobbler mixture if you have nut lovers in the family!
Canned Peaches– You can use canned peaches if you prefer. Make sure that you drain all the liquid off of the peaches first.
Blueberries or Apples– This recipe can be used with any favorite fruit! You can even use plums, cherries, or apricots.

Tips for Making Southern Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

I love having peaches on hand so that I can make this recipe year round. Combine peeled and sliced peaches with the lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, flour, vanilla and sugar in a freezer safe bag. Just thaw and follow the recipe as shown. This way you have the pie filling ready to go whenever you have a craving for peach cobbler.
This recipe is best with fresh peaches, however, you can use canned peaches in a pinch. Drain and rinse the peaches from the can to remove any added moisture. You may want to adjust your sugar content in the filling depending on if the canned peaches have any added sugar or not.
To make this recipe even easier, you can use a store bought dough for a quick and easy weeknight dessert that is ready in half the time.
If you decide to make a lattice top, simply make two pie crusts. Cut the crust into 1-inch strips and then weave them on top of the cobbler filling. You can brush an egg wash on top for a nice shine and golden color. Then sprinkle sugar on top for the perfect peach cobbler!
Make sure you have a 9″ pie plate to make this delicious recipe.
Freestone peaches are peaches which are easier to pit, so you may want to consider using this type of fresh peach.
It is best to use cold butter, so chill the butter after dicing it before you make the pie crust.
Use a food processor to make the pie crust. Pulse the buttery pie crust ingredients until it forms pea sized crumbs.
Since this recipe does not require much salt, you can use salted or unsalted butter.
I like to use a large bowl so that I can stir the filling ingredients without making a mess.

How Do You Store Leftover Southern Peach Cobbler?

This recipe is best if stored in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with saran wrap. Storing it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days will keep this cobbler from getting too soggy.

How Do You Reheat Leftover Southern Peach Cobbler?

Using your oven, warm the cobbler on a baking sheet at 300 degrees for 20 – 30 minutes or until warmed through. Check your cobbler half way through to make sure that the crust is not burning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep the cobbler from being soggy?

The trick is to make sure you add cornstarch to the peach filling. This will help thicken the mixture.

Does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated?

It is best if you do. refrigerate the cobbler to keep it fresh.

How do you know when the peach cobbler is done?

You can tell when its done by checking to see if the edges are bubbling and the center is a golden brown.

Can a cobbler be made ahead of time?

It is best to make it the day you want to eat it so that the cobbler does not get soggy.