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    Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

    Published: May 30, 2023 · Modified: Feb 18, 2025 by Christina Jolam · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information. · 2 Comments

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    Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust

    Fresh peach cobbler is the perfect taste of summer! Grab this easy Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe using store-bought dough, and one of your favorite peach desserts of all time will be on the table and melting your ice cream before you know it. 

    finished recipe with ice cream in a square blue dish

    This southern peach cobbler recipe is a classic version of the dish, and can be adapted to create shortcuts to fit into your day. Use ready-made pie crust or break out the food processor and make your own pie crust recipe from scratch.  

    Grab your in-season fresh peaches from the farmer's market, or drain a can of peach slices and use them in your peachy filling. 

    So many options for deliciousness!

    Ingredients to make this recipe:

    ingredients for recipe laid out on a table and labeled.

    Before we get into the step by step directions, a few notes on the ingredients:

    Peaches: fully ripe and fresh peaches are ideal, but if peach season hasn't started or your local peaches aren't at the top of their game, substitute canned peaches (drained), or add a bit more sugar and lemon to imperfect fresh peaches to brighten the flavor. I peel the peaches using a standard peeler, but if you're short on time or don't mind the skin, no need to peel!

    Brown sugar: this is not an overly sweet cobbler, so if your sweet tooth is strong or your peaches aren't quite ripe, add another ¼ cup sugar to the mix. White sugar can be substituted for light brown, if needed. 

    Pie crust: you just need a single pie crust for this recipe. If you have a homemade pie crust you love, by all means, use it. But store-bought pie dough works well, too. I like using an 8 x 8 casserole dish for this cobbler, so if your ready-made crust is round, just follow the pictures below and gather the crust in places, giving you more crust in each bite of fruit.

    Raw sugar: the recipe calls for adding a sprinkle of raw sugar (or sanding sugar) over the top of the cobbler to add color and crunch to the finished dessert. If you don't have raw sugar or sanding sugar, granulated white sugar will work.

    Full ingredient list and measurements included in the printable recipe card below.

    Step by step instructions:

    1. Prep peaches

    Preheat the oven to 375℉. Slice peaches and add to a large bowl along with brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. 

    brown sugar and cinnamon added to sliced peaches in a large bowl

    In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, vanilla and a tablespoon or so of cold water (just enough to make the mixture liquid.) Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved then pour over the peach mixture. 

    vanilla cornstarch mixed in a bowl
    vanilla cornstarch mix poured over peaches in a bowl

    Toss gently to coat the fruit. Pour fruit filling into a round baking dish, cast iron skillet, or an 8 x 8 casserole dish. Cut butter into small pieces and scatter across the fruit. 

    small pieces of butter layered into peach cobbler in a blue dish

    2. Cover with pie crust

    Unroll the pre-made pie crust and lay over your fruit filling. If using a square pan and a round crust, I like to use the whole crust, but lay it in a wavy pattern, allowing for more crust per square inch.

    premade pie crust laid over fruit filling in a dish

    Using a pastry brush, cover the top crust lightly with the beaten egg. Then using a sharp knife, cut 4 slits into the top of the dough to allow steam to escape. Finally, sprinkle the dough with the raw or sanding sugar. 

    unbaked cobbler in blue dish covered with raw sugar sprinkled over crust

    3. Bake cobbler

    Transfer the cobbler to the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbling up around it. Then remove from the oven and let cool slightly to fully set.

    golden brown peach cobbler in a dish

    4. Serve and enjoy

    Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

    finished dish served with ice cream in a small bowl and in the baking dish

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    FAQ's for this Fruit Dessert Recipe:

    Can I use store-bought pie crust for peach cobbler?

    Yes, you can use store-bought pie crust for peach cobbler. It is a convenient option and works well in the recipe. 

    Can I make a lattice crust for peach cobbler using pie crust?

    You sure can! After rolling out the pie crust dough, cut it into wide strips and arrange them in a crisscross pattern over the peach filling. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with raw sugar before baking.

    Can I freeze peach cobbler made with pie crust?

    Yes. After baking and allowing the cobbler to cool completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then warm it in the oven until heated through.

    Can I use a gluten-free pie crust for peach cobbler?

    Yes, if you prefer a gluten-free option, you can use a gluten-free pie crust in this peach cobbler recipe. Use either your favorite homemade GF pie crust, or pick up pre-made gluten-free pie crust in your local grocery store. 

    How do you keep peach cobbler crust from getting soggy?

    When using this recipe, you'll need only a top layer of crust, which gets golden brown and crunchy in the oven. No worries about soggy crust here!

    How to store peach cobbler?

    To store leftover peach cobbler, wrap it tightly and store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. 

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    blue and white square pan full of fruit cobbler and topped with ice cream

    Easy Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust


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    • Author: Christina
    • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    • Yield: 6
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    Ingredients

    8-10 fresh, ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 8 cups)

    1 cup light brown sugar

    ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    2 tablespoons lemon juice

    2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    2 tablespoons salted butter, diced

    1 pie crust, store-bought or homemade

    1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

    2 tablespoons raw sugar or sanding sugar


    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 ℉. Slice peaches and add to a large mixing bowl along with brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. In a small dish, combine cornstarch, vanilla and a tablespoon or so of cold water (just enough to make the mixture liquid.) Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved then pour over the fruit mixture. Toss gently to coat the fruit. Pour fruit filling into a round baking dish, cast iron skillet, or an 8 x 8 casserole dish. Cut butter into small pieces and scatter across the fruit. 
    2. Unroll the pie crust and lay over your fruit filling (If using a square pan and a round crust, I like to use the whole crust but lay it in a wavy pattern, allowing for more crust per square inch.) Using a pastry brush, cover the top crust lightly with the beaten egg. Using a sharp knife, cut 4 slits into the top of the dough to allow steam to escape. Finally, sprinkle the dough with the raw or sanding sugar. 
    3. Transfer the cobbler to the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbling up around it. 
    4. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly to fully set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

    Notes

    Use fresh or canned peaches in this easy recipe!

    White sugar can be substituted for light brown, if needed. 

    • Prep Time: 20
    • Cook Time: 45
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American, Southern

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    About Christina Jolam

    Christina Jolam is a fish-forward recipe developer, photographer, and food writer. She creates easy and impressive seafood-focused recipes that home chefs of all levels can make and share. Her recipes and seafood expertise have been featured on CNNHealth, MSN, Pip and Ebby, Savoring the Good, Eat Blog Talk and more. She spends most of her time in a seaside village in Portugal with her adventure-loving husband, Ramesh.

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    1. Dasme

      February 19, 2025 at 6:31 am

      How much canned peaches do you use?

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      • Christina Jolam

        February 19, 2025 at 10:22 am

        Hi, Dasme! You can use the same amount of canned peaches as fresh diced peaches - about 8 cups total. Just mostly drain off the peaches so your cobbler isn't too runny. Hope you love it as much as I do!

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