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Recipes · July 15, 2022

Southern Peach Cobbler

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Over the Fourth of July weekend, I made this delicious southern peach cobbler. I thought I would share the recipe with you guys since it is so tasty!

The original recipe is from The Magnolia Cookbook, I just tweaked a few things from it. Nothing says summer like peaches, so this makes the perfect dessert after all those hot, sunny days!

Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

This recipe uses very minimal ingredients. All of which you probably already have in your pantry as well! So it makes for a very quick and easy southern peach cobbler!

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches (I use frozen)
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk (I used 1%, original recipe calls for whole milk, but 1% turned out just fine as well)
  • 8 tbsp (1 whole stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for sprinkling on top of cobbler)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream (for serving)
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Everything you need to make this delicious southern peach cobbler!

Prepping for Cobbler

There is very little prep work involved for this cobbler. Especially if you are using frozen peaches, like I did. If you are using fresh peaches, you will have to add in a little extra time to cut them all up, but that’s it!

And fresh peaches are always delicious, but sometimes you can’t always find them. So frozen peaches work just fine too!

Melting butter in baking dish
Preheat your oven and add the stick of unsalted butter inside until it melts completely.

You also will need to preheat your oven to 350 degrees and set the stick of unsalted butter in your baking dish.

Then, place it in the oven and let the entire stick of butter melt. The originally recipe also calls to use an 8 x 8 baking dish, but I used a slightly larger one.

Cooking Peaches
Cooking the frozen peaches.
Cooking Peaches
All done!

Not quite a 9 x 13, but one in between. I even had some overfill from the size I used, so I think an 8 x 8 is way too small for this recipe.

(Tip- place a cookie sheet underneath the baking dish in the oven to catch any overflow from the cobbler. That way you don’t have to clean out your whole oven if it does overflow a bit!)

You also need to mix up all the dry ingredients, plus the milk, to make the batter. And cook the peaches with sugar until the sugar dissolves completely as well before baking the cobbler.

Mixing the Batter
Mixing the batter.
Mixing the Batter
All done after adding the milk to the dry ingredients!

Baking the Peach Cobbler

After you have everything prepped, simply pour the batter on top of the melted butter in the baking dish. Then, spoon the cooked peaches and their juices on top.

Then, place in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes. Or until the center of the cobbler comes out clean.

Let the peach cobbler cool and then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And eat until your heart’s content! I hope you enjoyed this southern peach cobbler recipe and please let me know if you make it too!

You can also make it with any other kind of fruit too! I have another great recipe for blackberry cobbler that is perfect for these summer months too if you want to check that out as well!

Easy Southern Peach Cobbler
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Southern Peach Cobbler

4.72 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sliced peaches, fresh or frozen I use frozen peaches mostly for this recipe
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk I used 1%, but the original recipe calls for whole milk
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream For serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, combine all the peaches and 3/4 cup of the sugar. Cook over medium heat, until sugar dissolves and the juice is slightly thickened. About 8-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then, add in the milk and mix together thoroughly.
  • Place the butter in a baking dish and set it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and let the butter melt in the dish. About 5-8 minutes. Take out the dish once the butter has melted fully.
  • Pour the mixed batter on top of the melted butter in the baking dish. Spoon the peaches and the juices on top of that. Then, sprinkle the ground cinnamon on top.
  • Bake until the center comes out clean with a toothpick, about 35 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. markstraveljournal says

    July 16, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    Simple, easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 16, 2022 at 11:53 pm

      Thank you. So glad you think so as well.

      Reply
  2. Jodie says

    July 16, 2022 at 12:38 pm

    This recipe looks and sound delicious and I know my family will enjoy it! Thanks for sharing Charity!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 16, 2022 at 11:54 pm

      No problem at all! I hope they enjoy it as much as we do!

      Reply
  3. Fadima Mooneira says

    July 16, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    Nice recipe! Would like to try this. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 16, 2022 at 11:54 pm

      No problem at all. You should definitely try it out sometime!

      Reply
  4. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    July 16, 2022 at 2:46 pm

    This sounds delicious; I used to love eating peach cobbler but never got around to making it. Lovely recipe!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 16, 2022 at 11:54 pm

      You definitely should make it sometime! It is so yummy!

      Reply
  5. readandreviewit says

    July 16, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Ooh this looks delicious! I’ve never had peach cobbler before but it sounds absolutely amazing, and I love the idea of having it warm with some ice cream… Yum! Thank you so much for sharing x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 16, 2022 at 11:55 pm

      Thank you. It is absolutely amazing so you should definitely try it out sometime!

      Reply
  6. Lucy says

    July 17, 2022 at 7:18 pm

    This Southern peach cobbler looks delicious! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 18, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      Thank you Lucy. It really is tasty!

      Reply
  7. Jaya Avendel says

    July 17, 2022 at 8:38 pm

    Oo, peaches always signal that summer is finally in full swing, so a peach cobbler is truly the perfect summer dessert! This recipe is so simple and looks delicious. 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 18, 2022 at 11:56 pm

      Thank you. It is a great summer treat for sure!

      Reply
  8. Nyxie says

    July 18, 2022 at 6:58 am

    This looks really nice! Can’t say a cobbler is anything we’ve tried to make before.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 19, 2022 at 12:15 am

      You should definitely try it out sometime. They are very easy to make!

      Reply
  9. Jenny in Neverland says

    July 18, 2022 at 10:41 am

    3 stars
    I’ve never had a peach cobbler before but I love peaches so I know I’d like it. It looks delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 19, 2022 at 12:16 am

      Yes, it is really tasty for sure!

      Reply
  10. Karalee Shotola says

    July 18, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE cobblers and this peach one looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 19, 2022 at 12:16 am

      Thank you so much! I love cobblers too! It’s the perfect summer dessert!

      Reply
  11. Britt says

    July 19, 2022 at 12:17 am

    I’ve never made peach cobbler before, only had it at restaurants when it’s on the dessert menu. That being said, if it’s this easy to make, that’s going to have to change! I think I’m going to hide this recipe from my husband and make it as a surprise for him for one of our date nights.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 20, 2022 at 12:22 am

      You definitely should! It is so easy to make and so yummy too!

      Reply
  12. Heidi Bruaw says

    July 19, 2022 at 6:06 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so easy and delicious! I love a good cobbler, especially in the summer. Thank you for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 20, 2022 at 12:22 am

      Thank you! They definitely are perfect for the summer!

      Reply
  13. Sara says

    July 19, 2022 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    Saving this! I love peaches. This looks soooo good.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 20, 2022 at 12:22 am

      Thank you so much! I love peaches too!

      Reply
  14. Mind Beauty Simplicity says

    July 19, 2022 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    peach cobbler is always such a yummy dessert. my MIL makes it all the time in the summer.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 20, 2022 at 12:22 am

      Yes, it is the perfect summertime dessert for sure!

      Reply
  15. KEVIN FOODIE says

    July 20, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    When I saw ice-cream, I was excited to see where in a peace cobbler recipe this ingredient fits. I guess you can’t have peach cobbler without vanilla ice-cream. This recipe brought me back to the sitcom “It’s A Different World” where Patti Labelle would always take a container of peach cobbler for her son on college campus.
    Will be adding to my my list of recipes to try. Thank for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 20, 2022 at 11:44 pm

      Awe yay! So glad you enjoyed it. It definitely isn’t complete without a little vanilla ice cream for sure!

      Reply

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Some updates are harder to share than others. ❤️ Some updates are harder to share than others. ❤️

I’ve gone back and forth about posting this because I never want this page to become all about my health. I love sharing recipes, DIYs, home projects, gardening, and all the things that bring me joy. But I also want this space to be real, and right now, this is part of my reality.

I share more in the carousel, but after meeting with my primary care provider last week, I’ll now be having MRIs of both my brain and my spine/back to hopefully get closer to some answers. While Chiari malformation is still a possibility, my doctor also wants to rule out other neurological conditions, like Multiple Sclerosis. Hearing that was incredibly overwhelming, and if I’m being honest, this past week has been one of the hardest mentally.

The waiting is exhausting. Waiting for appointments, waiting for tests, waiting for results… it feels like my life has been on pause while I wait to find out what’s causing all of these symptoms.

I also wanted to remind everyone that social media is often a highlight reel. Most of the content you see from me was planned and scheduled on days when I felt well enough to create. What you don’t see are the tears, the fear, the doctor’s appointments, the nights spent worrying, or the mental toll that comes with living in the unknown.

If there’s one thing I hope you take away from this post, it’s this: please be kind. You never truly know what someone is carrying behind the scenes. Invisible illnesses are just that- invisible.

And if you’re walking through your own health journey right now, I want you to know you’re not alone. This community has been such a source of comfort for me, and I’m so thankful for every message, prayer, and encouraging word you’ve sent my way. They truly mean more than you know. ❤️

If you pray, I’d really appreciate your prayers as I move through this next round of testing. I’m holding onto hope that we’ll finally get some answers. 🤍
#multiplesclerosis #chiarimalformation #invisibleillness #invisibleillnessawareness #chronicillnessawareness
AD I’m so excited to try the new viral @covesoda f AD I’m so excited to try the new viral @covesoda flavors from @target 🙌🏻 They have so many good flavors and the best part is, all their sodas are sugar free too! So if you’re looking for a better-for-you-soda that you will actually want to drink, be sure to head to your local Target and give Cove a try! And if you’ve tried them before too, tell me which is your favorite flavor below as well! 👇🏻
Imagine Netflix interviewing your cat… what would Imagine Netflix interviewing your cat… what would they say about you? 😂🐈 The tea they could spill would probably be wild! Would they call you the best cat parent ever… or expose all your embarrassing habits? 😹

I’m hoping my cats have mostly good things to say because I may have slightly bribed them this year with a cozy heated cat bed from @kneadcats 🤭 If there’s one way to earn the title of “favorite human,” it’s giving your spoiled indoor cats the warmest nap spot in the house!

Tell me… would your cat hype you up or totally roast you?👇🏻 If you don’t think so, use my code “MACEDONIA” to get $10 off a cat bed for your furry friend too! 😻

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POV: Your husband suddenly becomes a golf coach af POV: Your husband suddenly becomes a golf coach after playing a few rounds… 😂⛳️

My husband has been really into golf lately, which apparently means it’s now his mission to teach me how to play. The only problem? I’m not totally convinced he’s qualified for the job. 🤣

What do y’all think… should I trust his golf lessons or find a new coach? 😂

Then again, I probably shouldn’t be talking because I’m terrible at mini golf too. If I can’t even survive a game of putt-putt, I don’t know what chance I have on a real golf course. 😅

Tell me… is your spouse always trying to teach you their favorite hobby too, or is it just mine? ⛳️😂

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#golfhumor #husbandwifecomedy #husbandwifejokes #golfjokes #golffun
POV: You waited until the last minute to shop for POV: You waited until the last minute to shop for your beach vacation… 😅☀️

I needed a whole new summer wardrobe for our beach trip at the end of July, and American Eagle seriously came through! 🙌 They have so many amazing sales right now, so it was the perfect time to stock up on cute, affordable summer outfits.

Their tanks and tees are 2 for $22, and their denim shorts are buy one, get one 50% off! 👏 I grabbed a bunch of lightweight, breezy basics because I already know it’s going to be HOT at the beach. 🥵

If you’re looking for beach vacation outfit ideas, cute summer clothes, or just want to refresh your closet without spending a fortune, definitely check out these deals before they’re gone!

Which outfit is your favorite? 🌊☀️👙

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#americaneagle #beachoutfits #summeroutfits #beachoutfitinspo #summeroutfitideas
Y’all… I need some advice. 😅 Has anyone ever had t Y’all… I need some advice. 😅 Has anyone ever had their pinky toenail almost completely fall off for absolutely no reason?

Mine is literally hanging on by one tiny corner (like 90% detached 🤢), and I can’t decide if I should just pull it off or leave it alone. The problem is it hurts every time I put on socks or shoes because it keeps catching and tugging. 😩

This actually happened to me years ago after wearing cowboy booties in Nashville that rubbed my pinky toes raw, and I ended up losing both pinky toenails. They eventually grew back completely normal, so I’m so confused why it’s happening again.

I haven’t stubbed my toe, I haven’t had a pedicure in over 6 weeks, and I’ve mostly been living in sandals all summer with my usual tennis shoes. So what in the world would make a toenail suddenly start falling off? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Should I just go ahead and pull it off since it’s barely attached, or leave it alone and let it come off on its own? Tell me what you would do because I’m officially accepting all the toenail advice I can get. 😂

And at this point, I guess my body has decided to rebel from the top of my head all the way down to my toenails. 🫠🤣 #toes #toenails #pinkytoe #pinkytoes #toenail
I mean, how long do y’all think we’d survive on 3 I mean, how long do y’all think we’d survive on 3 cherry tomatoes, 4 cucumbers, and 2 squash from my vegetable garden? 😂 My raised garden beds have been struggling this year thanks to the deer, but technically my produce is homegrown and fresh!

Although… when you already deal with chronic GI issues every day, would you even notice the difference? 🤣

Any other gardeners having a rough harvest this year, or is it just me? 🌿🍅🥒

#diarrhea #gardenhumor #relatablecontent #parasitic #raisedgardenbeds
POV: It’s 2:37 a.m. and you’re playing everyone’s POV: It’s 2:37 a.m. and you’re playing everyone’s favorite game… “Is this insomnia or is this perimenopause?” 🙃😂

Please tell me I’m not the only one! I’m only 33, but lately I cannot sleep to save my life. Between tossing, turning, and staring at the ceiling, my Kindle and a cup of tea have basically become my nightly routine.

I’ve also read that women with endometriosis may experience symptoms associated with perimenopause earlier than average, and honestly… as if endometriosis hasn’t put us through enough already. 😅

At this point, I’m about ready to start a Late Night Book Club for all the insomnia and perimenopause girlies because apparently none of us are sleeping anyway. 📚☕️😂

So tell me… are you dealing with insomnia, perimenopause symptoms, endometriosis, or all of the above? And most importantly, what has actually helped you sleep? Drop your tips below because your girl is desperate. 💛

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#insomniaproblems #perimenopausesymptoms #perimenopausehealth #endometriosis #perimenopausesupport
One thing people don’t talk about enough is how ch One thing people don’t talk about enough is how chronic illness doesn’t just affect the person who’s diagnosed, it changes the lives of the people who love them, too. ❤️

Living with an invisible illness can feel incredibly isolating, but having a supportive spouse has made all the difference in my journey. Through countless doctor appointments, unanswered questions, difficult days, and moments when I’ve felt like giving up, my husband has been my biggest advocate, my safe place, and my constant source of strength.

I know not everyone has that kind of support, and my heart truly goes out to anyone navigating chronic illness on their own. No one should have to carry that weight by themselves.

To every caregiver, spouse, partner, family member, or friend who continues to show up with patience, compassion, and love; you matter more than you know. Thank you for making the hard days a little easier. 🤍

If you’re living with a chronic illness, tag someone who’s been there for you, or send this to the person who’s helped carry you through your hardest days. They deserve to know how much they’re appreciated.

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#chronicillnessawareness #invisibleillnessawareness #chronicillnesssupport #chronicillnesscommunity #supportivehusband
Just pretending it’s a crisp, cool fall day outsid Just pretending it’s a crisp, cool fall day outside with the breeze slightly blowing right now instead of it being 100 degrees outside! 🤣 

But seriously though, one sip and you’ll see why this cozy fall drink is a fan favorite. Made with warm apple cider, cinnamon, caramel, and whipped cream, it tastes like autumn in a cup, and the best part? There’s no coffee, so it’s perfect for kids and anyone who isn’t a coffee drinker!

I finally shared my easy Starbucks copycat Caramel Apple Spice recipe on the blog, and it’s so simple to make at home whenever those fall cravings hit. 🤎 Comment “Recipe” below and I’ll send it straight to you!

Have you ever tried a Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice before, or will this be your first time? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And don’t forget to save this recipe for cozy season and share it with your fellow fall lovers!

#starbuckscopycat #starbucksdrinks #starbucksrecipes #caramelapplespice #falldrinks
Anyone else have this problem when you’re laying o Anyone else have this problem when you’re laying out by the pool or at the beach trying to read a good book? 😅

No matter what style, brand, or pair of sunglasses I buy, they ALWAYS slide down my nose the second I lay on my stomach. 🤦‍♀️ I’ve tried expensive ones, cheap ones, trendy ones—you name it. Same result every time!

At this point I’m convinced I either have a weirdly shaped face or gravity just has a personal vendetta against me. 😂

It’s honestly one of my biggest pool day pet peeves because I can never stay comfortable long enough to tan my back. So while the front of me is getting plenty of sunshine, the back is staying pale because I’m constantly giving up and rolling back over. ☀️🤣

Please tell me I’m not the only one! Do your sunglasses slide down your nose too, or have you found a magical pair that actually stays put? 👇😎

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#summerhumor #sunglassesaddict #fails #relatablecomedy #raybansunglasses

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