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Cozy Southern-Style Peach Cobbler Recipe with Brown Butter Biscuit Topping

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A warm, comforting peach cobbler featuring fresh, juicy peaches and a unique brown butter biscuit topping that creates a golden, nutty crust. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50 g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (16 g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g), browned
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (180 ml) (or milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice as substitute)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, flour, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to coat evenly without mashing. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, stirring constantly until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Pour in the warm brown butter and mix with a wooden spoon until crumbly. Add buttermilk and stir just until dough comes together; do not overmix.
  5. Pour the peach filling evenly into the prepared baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peaches, spacing them out to allow spreading during baking.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the biscuit topping is puffed, golden, and cooked through, and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
  7. Let the cobbler cool for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden with a nutty aroma. Handle biscuit dough gently to avoid tough biscuits. For quick peach peeling, blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds then transfer to ice water. Tent cobbler with foil if topping browns too quickly. Sprinkle coarse sugar on biscuit topping before baking for extra crunch. Can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free alternatives for dietary needs.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, brown butter biscuit topping, summer dessert, easy peach cobbler, fresh peaches, biscuit topping

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