Description
A classic Southern dessert featuring warm baked peaches and a buttery crust, perfect for summer evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 fresh peaches (about 4 cups sliced) or 2–3 cans of sliced peaches (drained)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for richness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the fresh peaches if using, and toss them in a bowl with sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar in another bowl.
- Pour in melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the peach mixture over the batter and drizzle any juices over it.
- Dollop the remaining batter over the peaches.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg