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Easy Buttermilk Biscuit Peach Cobbler Recipe with Flaky Golden Crust

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A comforting and easy-to-make peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches and a flaky, buttery buttermilk biscuit topping. Perfect for summer gatherings and quick dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 medium peaches)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup buttermilk, cold (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss gently and set aside for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  4. Add cold butter cubes and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  5. Pour cold buttermilk into the flour mixture and stir gently with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Pour the peach filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Drop dollops of biscuit dough over the peaches, leaving some gaps for crispy edges.
  8. Brush biscuit topping with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbly. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  10. Let cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow filling to thicken.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky biscuits. Do not overmix biscuit dough to avoid toughness. Fresh peaches are preferred; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess juice. Start checking cobbler at 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Leftovers reheat best in oven to keep topping crisp. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and vegan butter.

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