Southern Comfort Peach Cobbler Mess (Print)
Boozy peaches, buttery cake and crunchy cobbler topping combine in this deliciously messy Southern-inspired dessert.
# Components:
→ Peach Filling
01 - 6 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 5 cups)
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup Southern Comfort whiskey
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of kosher salt
→ Cake Batter
08 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 2 large eggs
14 - 1/3 cup whole milk
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cobbler Topping
16 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
17 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
18 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
19 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
20 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
21 - Pinch of salt
→ Serving
22 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar deep casserole.
02 - In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, Southern Comfort, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Toss to coat and set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined.
04 - Pour the boozy peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Dollop the cake batter over the peaches in large spoonfuls; it's fine if some fruit peeks through.
05 - In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Rub in the cold butter with your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Scatter evenly over the cake batter.
06 - Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden, the edges are bubbling, and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
07 - Let cool for at least 20 minutes. Serve warm, scooping "messy" portions into bowls. Top with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in just over an hour with minimal hands on time
- Combines three desserts in one cake plus cobbler plus boozy peaches
- The perfect balance of sweet juicy fruit and buttery cake with a crunchy topping
02 -
- Can be prepared up to a day ahead and reheated before serving
- The alcohol cooks off during baking making it safe for everyone but the flavors remain
- Perfect for using up slightly overripe peaches that may be too soft for eating fresh