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Cozy Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Biscuit Crust

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A comforting peach cobbler featuring fresh peaches bubbling under a soft, caramelized brown sugar drop biscuit crust. This easy recipe balances sweet and buttery flavors for a nostalgic, cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar for biscuit crust
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for peach filling
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for biscuit crust
  • a few tablespoons all-purpose flour to toss with peaches
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, toss the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix gently and set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  5. Stir in the cold milk (or buttermilk) and vanilla extract just until combined. The dough will be sticky; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour the peach mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peaches, roughly covering the surface but leaving some gaps.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the biscuit crust is golden brown and peach juices are bubbly. Tent with foil halfway through if crust browns too quickly.
  9. Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky biscuit crust. Toss peaches with flour to thicken filling. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Sprinkle coarse sugar on biscuit dough before baking for extra crunch. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. Variations include gluten-free flour, dairy-free substitutes, and adding nuts or bourbon for flavor.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, brown sugar biscuit crust, fresh peaches, easy dessert, summer dessert, drop biscuit, comfort food

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