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A serving of peach cobbler, a classic among desserts with biscuits, features a golden biscuit topping and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate. The juicy peaches glisten as the creamy ice cream begins to melt.

How to Make Fruit Cobbler

Learn how to make a classic fruit cobbler recipe with step-by-step tips for getting the filling bubbly and the crust perfectly golden every time.

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Fruit cobbler recipe, Fruit cobblers, how to make fruit cobbler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh, frozen, or canned fruit (peaches, berries, apples, etc.)
  • ½-¾ cup sugar (adjust to fruit sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour  for thickening
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • ½ cup butter melted or cut in cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. In a bowl, mix fruit, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Spread evenly in the baking dish.

  3. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk/cream and butter until blended.

  4. Spoon or pour the topping over the fruit.

  5. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

  6. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream.

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers at room temperature for a day or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm in the oven or microwave before serving.