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Brown Butter Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Dessert with Vanilla Ice Cream

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A comforting Southern peach cobbler featuring a rich brown butter crust and juicy peaches, served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream. This easy recipe brings a nutty, caramel-like flavor and tender yet crispy texture perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel peaches by scoring an ‘X’ at the bottom and blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water. Peel off skins and slice peaches into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  3. Toss peach slices with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Let macerate for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Melt butter over medium heat in a light-colored saucepan. Stir occasionally until it foams, then browns with a nutty aroma and caramel flecks appear (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl to cool slightly.
  5. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar to the browned butter and whisk until combined.
  6. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture and stir to combine evenly.
  7. Pour in milk (or buttermilk) and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable.
  8. Pour batter evenly into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
  9. Spoon peach mixture and juices evenly over the batter without stirring.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and peach juices bubble at the edges. The center should be set but slightly soft.
  11. Let cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to thicken juices.
  12. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly to avoid burning and achieve a nutty aroma. Peel peaches by blanching for easy skin removal. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cobbler tender. Use fresh peaches when possible; if using frozen, thaw and drain well. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Place a baking sheet under the dish if peaches are very juicy to catch drips.

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