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Cozy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

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A comforting peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches and a light, fluffy buttermilk biscuit topping that is quick and easy to make, perfect for cozy nights or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 medium peaches) – ripe but firm
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweeter peaches)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, cold (or ¾ cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to coat and set aside to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and position rack in the middle.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cut cold, cubed butter into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  5. Pour in cold buttermilk all at once and stir gently with a spoon or spatula just until dough comes together; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour peach filling evenly into a 9×9-inch baking dish. Drop biscuit dough by large spoonfuls over peaches, spacing slightly apart.
  7. Brush biscuit topping with melted butter and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbly. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Let cobbler rest for about 10 minutes before serving to thicken juices.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure fluffy biscuit topping. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent toughness. Adjust sugar based on peach sweetness. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil. Prepare peach filling ahead and refrigerate to save time. Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour and add xanthan gum if needed. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter and substitute buttermilk with almond or oat milk plus lemon juice.

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