"Indulge in the Sweet Flavors of the American South with this Peach Cobbler Pie Recipe from Southern Kitchen's Baking Cookbook"

February 01, 2025

Anne Byrn's Peach Cobbler Recipe: The Perfect Dessert for Surviving Hot Summers in the American South

As a professional food writer and bestselling author, Anne Byrn knows the secret to surviving hot summers in the American South: indulging in the region's most revered desserts. From caramel cakes with hard frosting to oh-so-refreshing lemon icebox pies, there's no shortage of sweet treats to enjoy. But perhaps the most Southern of them all is the tried-and-true warm peach cobbler topped with cold vanilla ice cream.

Peach cobbler has been a staple of Southern cuisine for centuries, with the earliest print mentions dating back to the 1839 cookbook "The Kentucky Housewife" by Lettice Bryan. And in Anne's household, it's a family favorite that's quick and easy to prepare with whatever pie crust and soft, flavorful fruit you have on hand.

To make Anne's delicious peach cobbler, you'll need the following ingredients:

1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
3/4 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups sliced peaches, ripe and juicy
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small squares
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 tablespoon milk

Here's how to prepare the cobbler:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and place a rack in the center.
Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan and flute the edges. Then place the pan on a baking sheet.
Spoon 1/2 cup of the sugar into the bottom of the crust. Stir the flour into the sugar.
Scatter the sliced peaches and their juices on top of the sugar and flour. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4-cup sugar over the peaches.
If desired, squeeze the lemon juice over the peaches to bring out their flavor.
Scatter the small squares of butter on top of the peaches.
If desired, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sugar for extra flavor.
Cut the remaining pie crust into 1/2-inch strips and layer these over the top of the peaches like latticework, making sure to secure the strips to the crust at the sides by pressing the strips into the crust.
Brush the top of the crust with milk, and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
Place the baking sheet with the pie pan in the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown and the juices bubble up from under the crust, 55 to 60 minutes.
Let the pie rest for 30 minutes before slicing, or spoon warm into bowls and serve with ice cream.

Whether enjoyed as a classic pie or served as a warm and juicy cobbler topped with ice cream, Anne's peach cobbler recipe is sure to become a staple of your summer dessert repertoire. So why not whip up a batch today and savor the sweet taste of the American South?

Originally Post From https://www.southernkitchen.com/story/eat/2024/06/11/peach-cobbler-pie-recipe-baking-in-the-american-south-cookbook/74016689007/