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Sweet, juicy peaches shine in this Maple Peach Cobbler. A simple filling of fresh peaches, real maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg gets a British twist with a scone topping.

Peach cobbler in a white round bowl

The combination of fresh peaches, warm spices, and a buttery topping is pure bliss. Get ready to savor the magic of peach season!

Peach season is here and I can’t get enough sweet peaches. This is the easiest peach dessert that takes only 3 steps and a few simple ingredients, some of which you may have. Mix the filling, make the topping and bake. Just the peach maple sauce that’s made when baking is enough to make you swoon.

A ladle of sliced peaches and cobbler pastry topping

This is a very peachy cobbler, we’re not skimping here on the this sweet fruit.  We’re not skimping on the fruit here! For an extra kick, add a splash of bourbon to the peach filling. Peaches and bourbon create a perfect pairing, as showcased in my Bourbon Poached Peaches recipe.

This classic peach cobbler must be tasted to be believed  because words on a page cannot describe how much the maple syrup complements the fruit’s natural sweetness.

The maple syrup perfectly enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness, caramelizing into a luscious glaze over the peach slices as the cobbler bakes. The result is an irresistible caramel-like sauce, perfect for drizzling over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

A bowl of sliced peaches

How to slice peaches

To make slicing a peach easy and removing the pit, they must be ripe. Peaches that smell like peaches and have a slight give to them when gently pressed work best. You don’t want them too soft as they soften as it bakes.

Simply slice all around the peach, twist and pull the 2 halves apart. Remove the pit and cut the half in half, then in half again to get perfect wedge slices.

Skin on or off for Peach Cobbler

To make life easier, I like to leave the skin on the peaches.

Scone dough on top of peaches sprinkled with sugar

Why Cobbler is different than Crisp

Traditional cobbler can either be topped with a batter, which settles among the fruit then rises, American biscuit or scone topping. A crisp, on the other hand, utilizes a crumbly topping made from oats, flour, sugar, and butter, resulting in a crunchy texture, like my Apple and Blackberry Crumble.

Peach Cobbler Topping

As I mentioned, I used the same recipe for the topping as I do when I make my Classic English Scones (you could call it a British Peach Cobbler). The dough is broken up into rustic pieces and placed on top of the peach mixture. You can make them as small or large as you like. A light sprinkling of sugar will help brown the tops and make it more crispy.

Gluten-Free Cobbler

This cobbler recipe can be easily adapted for gluten-free diets by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or almond flour.

Real Maple Syrup is best

Please use real maple syrup. Its rich flavor elevates the dish and makes a noticeable difference.

Size baking dish for this Peach Cobbler Recipe

This recipe fits perfectly in a 2-quart/2 liter baking dish. This can be round (like the one I used), square  (8 x 8-inch/20 x 20 cm) or rectangle (11 x 7-inches/28 x 18 cm).

A scoop of vanilla ice cream with sliced peaches and cobbler crust

Fun Cobbler Fact

Cobbler is not named for the ‘cobbled’ topping. It was made by cobblers (people who repaired shoes) from the American Colonial period of the 17th century.

Serving Peach Cobbler

Traditionally, peach cobbler is best enjoyed with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Yield: 4

Maple Peach Cobbler

Maple glazed peaches topped with a scone topping

Sliced peaches, maple syrup and spices are baked with an easy, British scone topping

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the filling:
  • 4 peaches, sliced (use frozen if not in season)
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup all purpose/plain flour
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup (130 grams) + 1 tablespoon all-purpose/plain flour (plus more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, whisked, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon granulated/caster sugar, plus more for topping
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Small pinch ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
  2. To a large bowl, add the peaches, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour. Stir well to combine. Pour into a 2-quart/2 liter baking dish.
  3. To a mixing bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt, mix. Rub the butter into the flour using your finger tips (see video for technique) until it forms large crumbles.
  4. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the egg milk and sugar. Mix the dough lightly with a fork until it comes together, it should only be slightly sticky. If too sticky and a very small amount of flour, if too dry, a little more milk.
  5. Coat your hands lightly with flour (so the dough doesn’t stick) and bread of pieces of dough and place on top of the peaches, leaving a tiny gap so you can see the fruit. The pieces of dough should be different sizes to make it more rustic.
  6. Sprinkle a light coating of sugar over the cobbler and bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden. Remove and allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 273Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 71mgSodium 282mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 3gSugar 31gProtein 5g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

© Janette
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert