This Upside-Down Peach Cobbler flips the script on traditional peach cobbler. Juicy peaches are poured over a simple batter, which rises up as it bakes to create a golden, buttery cobbler topping with barely any effort.
This Upside-Down Peach Cobbler is a delicious twist on the classic dessert, and it’s as simple as it is satisfying. Instead of spooning the cobbler over the fruit, you’ll pour sweet peaches right over a quick batter.
As it bakes, the batter rises up like magic around the fruit to form a rich, buttery topping. It’s a pour-over method that results in a tender, caramelized crust and a juicy peach filling that’s perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. No flipping required—just scoop and enjoy.
“Followed the recipe to a t and it was great! Thanks for the recipe!” – Jen
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Butter: If you prefer to use unsalted butter, add a couple of pinches of salt to the butter and stir in.
- Sugar: If you prefer a less sweet cobbler, you can reduce the sugar in the peach portion to 1/4 cup. If you have very sweet peaches, you may decide to omit the sugar in that portion. However, do not omit the sugar in the cobbler portion.
- Milk: Any milk from whole milk to skim milk will work. Buttermilk also works in this recipe.
- Peaches: Fresh or frozen peach slices can be used. If using frozen peach slices, don’t thaw before use.
How to make upside-down peach cobbler
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Add melted butter to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
Step 2: Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Even if you decide to reduce or omit the sugar in the peach filling, don’t skip the sugar in the cobbler portion.
Step 3: Whisk the milk into the dry ingredients just until combined.
Step 4: Pour the batter over the melted butter. Do NOT stir.
Step 5: Add sliced peaches, lemon juice, and sugar, if using, to a saucepan. Bring the peaches to a boil, stirring regularly.
Step 6: Pour the peach slices and any juices over the batter. Do NOT stir.
Step 7: Sprinkle cinnamon over peaches, and bake!
Recipe Tips!
- Dairy-free: To make this cobbler dairy-free, use a nondairy baking substitute, like Earth Balance’s baking sticks, and nondairy milk, like almond milk.
- Serving suggestions: Peach cobbler can be served as-is. It’s also great topped with a little bit of sweetened whipped cream or with a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream. If you can find it, cinnamon ice cream is also quite good with peach cobbler.
Storage
I think peach cobbler is best eaten shortly after its made. If you have leftovers, cover and chill any remaining cobbler.
Peach cobbler should last 3-4 days when store in the fridge. Simply scoop out the amount that you would like to reheat, and pop it into the microwave to warm it up.
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Upside-Down Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- 9×13 pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 6 cups peeled peach slices about 1/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Add melted butter to a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.1/2 cup salted butter
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and baking powder together until combined.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Stir in milk just until combined.1 cup milk
- Pour batter over butter, but do NOT stir.
- Set aside.
- Bring remaining 1/2 cup sugar, peach slices, and lemon juice to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.6 cups peeled peach slices, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Remove from heat.
- Pour peach mixture over batter, but do NOT stir.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the peaches.1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Butter: If you prefer to use unsalted butter, add a couple of pinches of salt to the butter and stir in.
- Sugar: If you prefer a less sweet cobbler, you can reduce the sugar in the peach portion to 1/4 cup. If you have very sweet peaches, you may decide to omit the sugar in that portion. However, do not omit the sugar in the cobbler portion.
- Milk: Any milk from whole milk to skim milk will work. Buttermilk also works in this recipe.
- Peaches: Fresh or frozen peach slices can be used. If using frozen peach slices, don’t thaw before use.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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Originally published 6/25/12.
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Jen says
Followed the recipe to a t and it was great! Thanks for the recipe!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it! =)
Bill says
You use T a couple times. Just wondered what a T is. Sorry I am a beginner.
kateheartseating says
Sorry about that! T=tablespoon, tsp= teaspoon, and c = cup. If you have any other questions, please let me know!! =)
Bill says
Thanks I will try it soon
kateheartseating says
Good luck, and I hope you enjoy it!! =)
Happy Valley Chow says
Looks like you have been busy! Beautiful peach cobbler and love that it is so simple :)
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
kateheartseating says
Thanks! Sometimes I over-complicate things, but, so often, simple is best. =)