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Cozy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Buttery Biscuit Topping

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A comforting Southern peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches and a tender, flaky buttery drop biscuit topping. Perfect for cozy gatherings and easy to make with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 700g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced (85g)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peach Filling (10 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated. Set aside to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Make the Biscuit Dough (15 minutes): In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add cold diced butter and cut into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter. Pour in milk and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Assemble the Cobbler (5 minutes): Pour peach filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Drop dollops of biscuit dough over peaches, spacing about an inch apart.
  5. Bake (35-40 minutes): Bake until biscuit topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Peach filling should be bubbly and thickened. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  6. Cool & Serve: Let cobbler rest at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky biscuit topping. If biscuit dough is too dry, add a splash more milk. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour blend. For vegan, use plant-based butter and dairy-free milk. Peeling peaches improves texture and flavor. Let cobbler rest before serving for best results. Sprinkle coarse sugar on biscuit topping before baking for extra crunch.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, biscuit topping, easy peach cobbler, buttery biscuit, comfort food, peach dessert

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