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Cozy Small-Batch Peach Cobbler for Two: Easy Dessert

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A quick and easy small-batch peach cobbler perfect for two, made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 45 minutes. This cozy dessert features warm, jammy peaches with a tender, buttery topping, ideal for a quiet evening or spontaneous date night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can sliced peaches in juice or light syrup, drained
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your 6-inch cast iron skillet or small baking dish in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Prepare the peach filling: In a medium bowl, gently toss the drained peach slices with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Stir until the peaches are evenly coated and the cornstarch has dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Make the cobbler topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter: Add the small cubes of cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible.
  5. Add the milk and vanilla: Pour the 1/4 cup of milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the flour-butter mixture. Stir gently with a rubber spatula just until combined. The batter will be thick and a little lumpy. Do not overmix.
  6. Assemble the cobbler: Carefully remove the hot skillet or dish from the oven using oven mitts. Spoon the peach filling evenly into the bottom of the hot skillet.
  7. Add the topping: Drop spoonfuls of the batter over the peach mixture. It won’t cover the fruit completely—that’s the goal.
  8. Bake: Place the skillet back in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the topping comes out clean. The peach filling should be bubbly and thick around the edges.
  9. Cool slightly and serve: Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

For the best texture, make sure your butter is very cold. Don’t overmix the batter—a few lumps are fine. Heating the skillet before adding the filling creates a beautifully caramelized bottom layer. If the top is getting too dark during baking, tent it loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes.

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