A Southern Classic with Golden Crust, Sweet Peaches & Pure Nostalgia

If there’s one dessert that instantly brings back memories of Sunday dinners, family reunions, and cozy kitchen aromas, it’s a peach cobbler. This Old Oven Peach Cobbler is the ultimate no-fuss comfort dessert — made with pantry staples like Bisquick, sugar, canned peaches, and butter — baked until bubbly and golden, and best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This recipe is beloved for a reason: it’s simple, consistent, and absolutely delicious. It captures the taste of summer with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the ease of a dump-and-bake dessert that practically makes itself. If you grew up in the South, this dish might feel like a hug from Grandma. If you didn’t, well — it’s never too late to start a tradition.

🛒 Ingredients: What You’ll Need

Let’s take a quick look at each ingredient in this recipe and how it contributes to the magic of this cobbler.

🍑 1 Can Peaches, Sliced & Drained

Canned peaches are a Southern pantry staple. Drained peaches give you sweetness without too much liquid, which keeps the crust from becoming soggy.

Tip: You can use fresh or frozen peaches when in season — just slice and toss them with a little sugar before using.

🥞 1 Cup Bisquick Mix

This premade baking mix simplifies the crust, giving it a light, cake-like texture. It’s fluffy in the middle and slightly crisp at the edges.

No Bisquick? You can substitute with a DIY mix of flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening (though it won’t be quite as classic).

🥛 1 Cup Milk

Milk binds the crust ingredients and helps keep it tender.

🌰 ½ Tsp Nutmeg + ½ Tsp Cinnamon

These warming spices elevate the flavor, adding depth and a subtle holiday vibe. Nutmeg brings a slight sharpness while cinnamon adds cozy sweetness.

🧈 ½ Cup Melted Butter

This rich, golden fat goes into the crust batter and helps it develop that irresistibly buttery finish.

🍬 1 Cup Sugar

Used to sweeten the peaches and bring out their syrupy richness. It also caramelizes during baking, creating a lightly crisp edge where the crust meets the dish.

🍦 Vanilla Ice Cream (Optional, but encouraged!)

Serve your cobbler hot with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top — the cold cream melting into the warm cobbler is heaven.

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

This dessert is as easy as mix, pour, and bake.

1. Preheat Your Oven

Preheat to 375°F (190°C). This temperature allows the crust to bake through while caramelizing the sugar and peach juices.

2. Prepare the Batter

In an 8”x8” baking dish, stir together:

1 cup Bisquick mix
1 cup milk
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup melted butter

Stir until smooth and well blended. This creates your base layer.

3. Mix the Peach Filling

In a separate bowl, toss the drained peaches with 1 cup of sugar.

This step allows the peaches to absorb some sweetness while preserving their shape and texture.

4. Assemble the Cobbler

Pour the sugared peaches evenly over the Bisquick mixture in the baking dish. Do not stir.

This layering technique lets the crust rise up and around the peaches as it bakes, forming that signature cobbler texture.

5. Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling at the edges.

Tip: If your oven runs hot, check at 40 minutes. The crust should be set and lightly golden.

6. Serve Warm

Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.

🧊 Storage & Reheating Tips

To store:

Refrigerate leftovers covered in the baking dish for up to 4 days.

To reheat:

Warm individual portions in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.
Or reheat in the oven at 325°F for 10–15 minutes until bubbly again.

🔁 Variations to Try

Fresh peaches: Use about 4 cups sliced fresh peaches tossed with sugar.
Berry twist: Add ½ cup blueberries or raspberries with the peaches.
Crispier top: Sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons sugar on top before baking for a caramelized crust.
Nutty version: Add ¼ cup chopped pecans to the batter for crunch.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Don’t stir after layering. This is key to getting that cobbler “lift” as the batter rises around the fruit.
Melted butter matters. It ensures the crust turns out rich, moist, and tender.
Use glass or ceramic. These retain heat well and encourage even baking.

💬 Reader Review

“This tastes exactly like the cobbler my granny used to make — buttery, sweet, and just the right amount of crust. So easy and comforting.”
— Margie L., Mississippi

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