Let your beloved skillet crisp the crust of this summery dessert.

For the cobbler, gather:

What Is the Difference Between Peach Cobbler and Peach Crisp?

Peach crispsand cobblers are similar, and frequently mistaken for one another.

Southern Living Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler in the pan to serve with ice cream on top

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The differences may be subtle but the styles are distinguishable both inside and out.

Inside, cobblers are soft, whereas the fruit inside crisps may be firmer and crispier.

Ingredients

2medium-size peaches, sliced 1/2-in.

Southern Living Cast Iron Peach Cobbler ingredients

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thick (about 2 1/2 cups sliced)

1/4tsp.

ground cinnamon

1cup granulated sugar, divided

1/4cup unsalted butter

1cup (about 4 1/4 oz.)

all-purpose flour

1 1/2tsp.

Southern Living Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler preparing the peaches

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kosher salt

3/4cup whole milk

1tsp.

Whisk in milk and vanilla until combined.

Assemble and bake cobbler:

Carefully remove skillet from oven, and pour in cake batter.

Southern Living Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler adding the batter to the skillet

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(Do not stir.)

Bake in preheated oven 5 minutes.

Spoon peaches and any accumulated juices over cake batter.

Southern Living Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler adding the peaches to the skillet

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(Do not stir).

Continue baking until golden brown and cake is slightly firm to touch, 25 to 30 minutes.

Serve warm with ice cream.

Southern Living Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler after baking

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The cast iron not only stays hot longer, but it makes for a charming, homey presentation.

it’s possible for you to make it on the stovetop with a saucepan and a well-fitting lid.

Ideally, your cobbler top will be firm and golden brown.

Southern Living Cast Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler topped with ice cream to serve

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Adding a tablespoon or two to the filling can help thicken the mixture from your peaches.

In turn, this method can help reduce any sogginess in the finished cobbler.