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Cozy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Buttery Biscuit Topping

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A warm, tender peach cobbler with a flaky, buttery biscuit topping that offers real Southern comfort. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dessert any day.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Peel, pit, and slice about 6 large peaches into roughly 1/2-inch thick slices (about 4 cups). Toss them in a large bowl with 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg if using, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Pour in 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk and gently stir just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the peach mixture and juices into an 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the top, leaving gaps.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbling.
  7. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Keep butter cold until mixing to ensure flaky biscuit topping. Let peaches macerate for at least 15 minutes to develop flavor and natural syrup. If biscuit topping browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For a thicker filling, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch to peach mixture. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven to restore crispness.

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