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Cozy Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Skillet

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A comforting summer dessert featuring juicy peaches and a crisp, golden crust enhanced by rich brown butter, baked in a skillet and perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups peeled and sliced peaches (about 5–6 medium peaches)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternatives like oat or almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly as it melts and foams, watching for the color to shift to a warm golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prepare the peaches: Peel and slice 4 cups of peaches. Toss them in a bowl with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Let sit to macerate.
  3. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 3/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring just until combined (a few lumps are okay).
  4. Combine and assemble: Slowly pour the browned butter into the batter, whisking gently to incorporate. Pour the batter evenly over the peach mixture in the skillet, spreading carefully if needed.
  5. Bake: Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool slightly and serve: Let the cobbler rest for about 10 minutes before scooping. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well to avoid watery cobbler. Brown butter carefully over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep the crust tender. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly during baking. Variations include gluten-free (using almond or gluten-free flour), vegan (using plant-based butter and milk), and adding spices like ginger or cardamom.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, brown butter, summer dessert, skillet cobbler, easy peach dessert, vanilla ice cream, fruit cobbler

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