Paula Deen’s Peach Cobbler Recipe (Easy Southern Classic)

If you’re looking for a foolproof, old-fashioned peach cobbler, this is it. Paula Deen’s famous peach cobbler recipe is rich, buttery, and unbelievably easy—no fancy techniques required.

This version uses pantry staples and canned peaches, making it a year-round dessert win that tastes like summer in every bite.

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If you need proof that this one is worth making, readers loved it so much on my old site, Something Swanky, that it collected  433 reviews and a 4.4-star rating!

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Why You’ll Love This Peach Cobbler

This recipe is one of those magical bakes where everything looks a little questionable going into the oven… and comes out perfect.

The batter rises up around the peaches while baking, creating a soft cake-like base with crisp, buttery edges—almost like a cross between a cobbler and a pudding cake.

Here are the highlights:

• ✔ Classic Southern peach cobbler with a buttery crust
• ✔ Uses simple pantry ingredients
• ✔ No mixing layers—just pour and bake
• ✔ Golden, crisp topping with soft, spiced peaches underneath
• ✔ Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dessert

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Ingredients (Overview)

You only need a handful of simple ingredients:

• Butter
• Sugar
• Self-rising flour
• Milk
• Peaches
• Cinnamon (optional)

👉 If you love easy fruit desserts like this, you’ll also want to try my frog-eye salad recipe or a fresh strawberry pie for something equally simple and crowd-friendly.

How Paula Deen’s Peach Cobbler Works (Instructions)

This recipe has a very specific method. The steps are simple, but you have to follow them exactly:

1. Melt butter in the pan
2. Pour batter over butter
3. Add canned peaches on top
4. Do NOT stir

As it bakes, the batter rises and forms that signature cobbler texture. Trust the process—it works every time.

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Paula Deen's Peach Cobbler Recipe

Yield: 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

This recipe for Paula Deen's peach cobbler is buttery, easy, and made with simple pantry ingredients—perfect for any occasion!

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups self rising flour
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 28 ounces sliced peaches in heavy syrup, not drained
• 1 cup milk
• ground cinnamon, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2. Put the butter in a 3-quart baking dish and place in oven to melt.
3. Whisk together the sugar, flour, and milk. Pour the batter over the melted butter. Do not stir.
4. Spoon peach slices on top, and slowly pour the syrup in as well. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.
5. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Serve while warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

This cobbler thickens as it cools

Best served warm

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1628Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 4554mgCarbohydrates: 332gFiber: 12gSugar: 54gProtein: 40g

Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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Tips for Success

• Don’t stir the layers – this is what creates the cobbler texture
• Use real butter for best flavor
• Drain peaches well so the cobbler isn’t too wet
• Bake until the top is fully golden and set (no wet batter spots)
• Let it rest 10–15 minutes before serving for best texture

Variations

Want to make this recipe your own?

• 🍦 Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (highly recommended)
• 🍯 Add a drizzle of honey or caramel sauce
• 🥧 Swap in other fruits canned in syrup like cherries or pears!
• 🥣 Mix a handful of chopped pecans into the batter.

FAQs

Can I use fresh peaches instead of canned?
Yes! You’ll just need to cook them in water and sugar to first to make a syrup to be used in the cobbler as well.

Why didn’t my batter rise properly?
The most likely culprit is using too-old flour or stirring the batter and the syrup together.

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, but it’s best served warm. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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