Carolina Peach Cobbler (The Best Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Fresh Peaches)

Georgia might be called the “Peach State,” but let me tell you—nothing beats a juicy South Carolina freestone peach. Sweet, sun-ripened, and dripping with flavor, they’re what summer dreams are made of.

And in my (very biased) opinion, they’re the only kind of peaches worth baking into a cobbler.

Before peach season slips away, head to your local roadside stand or farmer’s market and grab a few. This easy Southern peach cobbler comes together in just minutes and is a perfect last hurrah for summer. It’s simple enough to whip up with kids in the kitchen and flavorful enough to bring to a potluck or summer Sunday dinner.

Secret ingredient:

South Carolina free stone peaches

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Uses self-rising flour – No need to measure baking powder or soda

• Kid-friendly prep – Just mix, pour, and bake

• Perfect for summer produce – Fresh, ripe peaches are the star

Don’t Miss Peach Season

Colder weather will be here before we know it, but there’s still time to enjoy one more sweet, sticky bite of summer. Serve this cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and watch it disappear.

Trust me: once you’ve had a Carolina peach cobbler, there’s no going back.

Make the Recipe:

🖨️ Click here to download the printable recipe.

Carolina Peach Cobbler

Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour

🧺 Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup), melted

• 1 cup self-rising flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup whole milk

• 4–5 fresh South Carolina freestone peaches, peeled and sliced

• 1 tsp almond extract

• Optional: cinnamon for sprinkling on top

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Pour the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish (don’t stir it in!).

3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and milk until mostly smooth.

4. Stir in vanilla (or almond) extract.

5. Pour the batter evenly over the butter — do not mix.

6. Layer the sliced peaches over the top.

7. Optional: sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.

8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

9. Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream!

💡 Tips & Swaps:

• Don’t have self-rising flour? You can sub with 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt.

• Frozen or canned peaches can work in a pinch, but fresh freestone peaches truly make it shine.

• Want a little crunch? Add a sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top before baking.

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