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Fresh Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

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This Fresh Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Topping features tender, flaky drop biscuits atop a sweet, jammy peach filling. It’s a simple yet impressive summer dessert that lets ripe peaches shine.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–7 medium peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a 9×13-inch baking dish on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score an ‘X’ on the bottom of each peach, blanch for 30-45 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Peel and slice into 1/2-inch wedges.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently and let sit while making biscuit dough.
  4. Pour peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized butter pieces.
  6. Make a well in the center, pour in cold buttermilk, and stir with a rubber spatula just until dough comes together (it will be sticky and shaggy).
  7. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peach mixture, leaving gaps for filling to bubble through. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbly and thickened. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flaky biscuits. Do not overmix biscuit dough. Let cobbler rest 15-20 minutes before serving to allow filling to set. For buttermilk substitution: add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar to a measuring cup, fill with regular milk to 3/4 cup, let sit 5 minutes.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, buttermilk biscuits, summer dessert, peach recipe, easy cobbler, fresh peaches

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