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The Best Ever Southern Peach Cobbler with Buttery Biscuit Topping

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Make this classic Southern peach cobbler using fresh peaches and a simple, buttery biscuit topping. This foolproof recipe delivers warm, juicy fruit filling and a comforting homemade dessert flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for peaches
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar for peaches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for filling
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for topping
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of flour over the peach mixture and stir until the peaches are lightly coated. Pour the peach filling into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the milk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling. The topping does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges.
  10. Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, drain them well and reduce the added sugar in the filling by 1/4 cup.
  • For a richer topping flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
  • This dessert tastes best when served warm, perhaps as a warm cobbler a la mode.

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