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Cozy Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe With Easy Buttery Biscuit Topping

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A warm, comforting southern peach cobbler featuring fresh ripe peaches and a tender, flaky buttery biscuit topping. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 medium peaches)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust slightly for very sweet peaches)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking flour for gluten-free version)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅓ cup whole milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the peaches into about ½-inch thick slices. Toss peaches with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits form.
  3. Pour in milk or buttermilk and gently stir with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour peach filling into a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on top, leaving some gaps.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling bubbles at edges.
  6. Let cobbler cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky biscuit topping. If biscuit browns too quickly, tent with foil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond milk. Peeling peaches can be expedited by blanching. Adjust sugar if using frozen peaches. Adding a pinch of nutmeg or bourbon can enhance flavor.

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