Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated and set aside to macerate for 10 minutes. This visual should show a bowl of vibrant peach slices coated with sugar and cinnamon, beginning to release juices.
4 cups fresh peaches, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms a coarse, crumbly dough. The visual cue here is a bowl with a pale, crumbly mixture with visible streaks of melted butter, resembling coarse crumbs.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter
Transfer the peach mixture into a buttered baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Spread the crumbly dough evenly over the peaches, covering all the fruit. The visual should display a layered dish with vibrant peaches underneath and an even topping of dough ready for baking.
4 cups fresh peaches, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling at the edges. The visual cue is a bubbling, golden-brown crust with some caramelized spots, and fragrant aroma filling the kitchen.
Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for 10 minutes. The dish should look inviting with a crispy, golden topping and tender peaches peeking through. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.
