Description

This Cozy Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe features a sweet and juicy fresh peach filling topped with a golden brown biscuit crust. It’s an easy, comforting dessert perfect for showcasing ripe peaches in a simple, rustic way. The buttery biscuit topping bakes to golden perfection, creating a delightful contrast with the tender, cinnamon-infused peach filling.

Ingredients

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Peach Filling

6 large ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced thick
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Biscuit Topping

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter or lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Macerate Peaches: In a large bowl, gently toss the peeled and sliced peaches with 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons flour. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to macerate, allowing the flavors to meld and juices to release.
Mix Dry Ingredients for Biscuit Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining, creating a flaky texture.
Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract (if using) gently, mixing just until combined. The dough will be sticky and lumpy, which is ideal.
Assemble Cobbler: Pour the peach mixture, including all the juices, evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Top with Biscuit Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the peaches. Space them slightly but allow some dough pieces to touch to create a cohesive topping.
Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
Rest Before Serving: Allow the cobbler to rest for about 10 minutes after baking so the juices can thicken for a perfect serving consistency.

Notes

Using ripe, juicy peaches is key for the best flavor and texture.
Peeling the peaches ensures a smoother texture in the filling, but you can leave the skins on if desired for extra fiber.
Letting the peaches macerate helps develop sweetness and enhances the filling’s juiciness.
Cold butter is essential for a flaky biscuit topping; keep it refrigerated until ready to use.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American Southern

Keywords: peach cobbler, fresh peaches, biscuit topping, summer dessert, easy cobbler recipe, homemade dessert