Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Have a 9×13-inch baking dish ready.

Prepare the Peaches

Place the peeled and sliced peaches in a mixing bowl. Add ½ cup of granulated sugar and the lemon juice.

Gently toss until the peaches are evenly coated. Set aside while you prepare the batter.

Add the Melted Butter

Pour the melted butter into the baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.

Prepare the Cobbler Batter

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining ½ cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the milk and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until combined and no dry flour remains.

Pour the Batter

Slowly pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish.

Do not stir the batter into the butter. Keeping the layers separate helps create the cobbler's characteristic texture.

Add the Peaches

Spoon the peaches and their juices evenly over the batter.

Do not stir. The batter will rise around the peaches as the cobbler bakes.

Bake the Cobbler

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes.

The topping should become golden brown, the edges should be bubbling, and the cake-like portions should be cooked through.

Insert a toothpick into a thick area of the topping, away from the fruit. It should come out without wet batter.

Let It Rest

Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.

This allows the bubbling peach juices to settle and thicken slightly before serving.

Serve and Enjoy

Spoon the warm peach cobbler into individual bowls.

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired, and serve while warm.