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Cozy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Biscuit Topping

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A warm and comforting Southern peach cobbler featuring juicy, spiced peaches and a tender, caramelized brown sugar drop biscuit topping. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 900g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g) (for biscuit topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (65g) (for biscuit topping)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (85g)
  • 2/3 cup whole milk, cold (160ml)
  • Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons flour. Toss gently to coat and let macerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
  5. Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
  6. Pour in cold milk and stir gently just until combined; dough will be sticky and loose.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling using a spoon or small ice cream scoop.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbly and thickened. Tent with foil if biscuits brown too quickly.
  9. Let cobbler cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use firm yet juicy peaches for best texture. Keep butter cold for flaky biscuits. Do not overmix biscuit dough to avoid toughness. If peaches are very juicy, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to filling to prevent runniness. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. Dairy-free options include coconut oil and almond or oat milk. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers keep refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.

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