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Cozy Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

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A warm and comforting peach cobbler featuring caramelized brown sugar peaches topped with tender, flaky buttermilk biscuits. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 700g)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed (100g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, grated or cubed (85g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50g)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, room temperature (180ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated.
  3. Sprinkle cornstarch over the peach mixture and stir just enough to distribute it.
  4. Transfer the peach mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
  6. Grate the cold butter directly into the flour mixture. Toss quickly with a fork or fingertips until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  7. Pour in the room temperature buttermilk and stir gently just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  8. Drop large spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peach layer, leaving some gaps for juices to bubble through.
  9. Brush the biscuit topping with melted butter for a golden finish.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the biscuit comes out clean. The peach filling should be bubbling at the edges.
  11. Let the cobbler cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use frozen peaches if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid before use. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with plant-based milk plus lemon juice and use vegan butter or coconut oil. Gluten-free flour can be used but texture will vary. Grating cold butter keeps biscuit topping flaky. Avoid overmixing biscuit dough to prevent toughness. Brush melted butter on topping for golden crust. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, brown sugar, buttermilk biscuit topping, easy dessert, cozy dessert, peach dessert, summer dessert

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