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Southern Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy Cozy Cobbler with Buttery Biscuit Topping

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A cozy Southern peach cobbler featuring a rich brown sugar peach filling topped with a light and flaky buttery biscuit crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or 2 cans of sliced peaches, drained)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar as a substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated. Set aside to macerate.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or forks, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  5. Pour in the buttermilk and vanilla extract (if using). Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the peach filling into a greased 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the peaches, covering as much surface as possible but leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling at the edges. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky biscuit topping. Avoid overmixing the biscuit dough to prevent toughness. Peeling peaches gives a smoother texture but is optional. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Stir peach mixture halfway through baking for even juice distribution.

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