Recipe By: @allrecipes

🍑 Fun Fact: Pouring boiling water over the sugared batter helps create the cobbler’s thin, crackly top while the peaches bubble underneath.

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10 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced, plus more as needed
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp cornstarch
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup boiling water

1️⃣ Heat The Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the sliced peaches in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, then set the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any bubbling juices.

2️⃣ Season The Peaches
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1 1/2 tbsp of the sugar, and the cinnamon to the peaches. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated.

3️⃣ Mix The Batter
Beat the softened butter with 1 1/3 cups of the sugar on medium speed until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then continue mixing until blended. Pour in the milk and mix only until the batter comes together.

4️⃣ Cover The Fruit
Spoon the batter over the peaches and spread it into a thin, even layer.

5️⃣ Build The Sugar Crust
Sprinkle the remaining sugar evenly over the batter. Slowly pour the boiling water over the sugar layer. Do not stir.

6️⃣ Bake Until Bubbling
Bake for 65 to 75 minutes, until the top is browned, the edges are bubbling, and the batter layer has set.

7️⃣ Let It Rest
Cool the cobbler for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon it into bowls while still warm.

That final pour of water is the technique to remember. It dissolves the surface sugar before evaporating in the oven, helping the top turn glossy and crisp while the cobbler beneath stays tender.

Serve warm, preferably with cold vanilla ice cream melting into the peach juices.

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