About This Recipe
Let me take y’all back to a Sunday afternoon at my auntie’s house in Georgia. The windows were wide open, the breeze smelled like blooming jasmine, and on the stove was the scent of something magical bubbling away. It was Patti Labelle’s Peach Cobbler, and it wasn’t just dessert — it was soul food at its finest. I remember sneaking spoonfuls straight from the corner of the dish (still steaming!), hoping no one would notice. Spoiler: they always did.
Now every time I make this cobbler, it feels like home. It's warm, gooey, buttery — and just like Patti, it has soul. Whether it's your first time making cobbler or you're a cobbler queen already, this recipe is going to win over hearts just like it did mine and Sultan’s.
Now every time I make this cobbler, it feels like home. It's warm, gooey, buttery — and just like Patti, it has soul. Whether it's your first time making cobbler or you're a cobbler queen already, this recipe is going to win over hearts just like it did mine and Sultan’s.
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To bring Patti LaBelle’s Peach Cobbler Recipe to life, you’ll need a few basics like a baking dish, mixing bowls, and a wooden spoon. I’ve linked high-quality tools—some with great discounts—to help you prep with ease. These simple essentials make the cobbler turn out golden, bubbly, and perfect!
Ingredients
6 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup milk
2 tbsp sugar (for topping)
Optional: extra cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place butter in a 9x13 baking dish and let it melt while the oven preheats.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix peaches, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour. Stir gently and set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until crumbly.
Step 5
Stir in milk gradually until a soft dough forms.
Step 6
Carefully pour half the dough into the hot baking dish (on top of the melted butter).
Step 7
Add the peach filling evenly over the dough.
Step 8
Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top — it doesn't need to cover completely.
Step 9
Sprinkle sugar and a touch of cinnamon over the top.
Step 10
Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Step 11
Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360c
Saturated Fat
9g
Carbs
52g
Sugars
33g
Protein
3g
Sodium
280mg
Fiber
2g
Secret Tips
Brown the butter. Melting the butter in the dish while the oven preheats gives the crust a rich, nutty flavor.
Use a mix of peaches. If you're using canned, try a combo of sliced and diced for texture.
Don’t skimp on the cinnamon. A dash more than you think really brings out that Southern bakery flavor.
Bake until the top is golden brown AND the sides bubble. That’s how you know it’s done!
Use a mix of peaches. If you're using canned, try a combo of sliced and diced for texture.
Don’t skimp on the cinnamon. A dash more than you think really brings out that Southern bakery flavor.
Bake until the top is golden brown AND the sides bubble. That’s how you know it’s done!
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