Every summer, roadside peach stands begin appearing across Fredericksburg and the Hill Country, one of Texas' sweetest traditions. Known for their juicy texture and balanced sweetness, Fredericksburg peaches are at their best during the heat of the summer. The roadside stands fill up, the orchards buzz with families and pickers and the scent of ripe peaches hangs heavy in the warm air. Fredericksburg peaches have earned their reputation for good reason. Thanks to the region's hot days, cool nights and mineral-rich soil, these peaches develop an incredible sweetness balanced by just enough tartness to keep every bite bright and juicy. Locals wait all year for the first baskets to appear, and chefs across the Hill Country know there's no better way to honor peach season than with a classic dessert that lets the fruit shine. Chef Leo's skillet peach cobbler keeps things simple with ripe peaches and a buttery batter. Baked in a cast iron skillet until bubbling and golden, this cobbler captures everything people love about summer in Texas. The peaches soften into a rich syrup while the buttery topping crisps at the edges and stays tender in the center. It's rustic, comforting and meant to be shared straight from the skillet, served warm with vanilla ice cream. It's the kind of recipe passed around during peak peach season and pulled from the oven all summer long.
Chef Leo's Skillet Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling:
- 2 1/2 Cups sliced peaches
- 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 Cup granulated sugar
- 1 Cup all purpose flour
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 Cup milk
- 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Mix sugar, flour, baking powder and milk in a bowl.
- In a cast iron skillet, melt butter until it browns.
- Pour above mixture into skillet onto melted butter. Do not stir.
- Mix the fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla together.
- Place fruit topping over the top of the batter. Do not mix.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve
Slice and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.