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Cozy Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Flaky Biscuit Topping

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A warm and comforting peach cobbler featuring a nutty brown butter biscuit topping that’s flaky and golden. Perfect for last-minute gatherings or cozy weekend treats.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), browned and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml), cold

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brown butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it melts and foams. After about 5 minutes, when it smells nutty and has golden brown specks, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the peach filling: In a large bowl, combine peeled and sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated and set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients for the biscuit topping: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  4. Add the brown butter: Pour the browned butter into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. The dough will look crumbly.
  5. Add milk: Slowly stir in cold whole milk until just combined. Avoid overmixing; dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  6. Assemble the cobbler: Pour the peach filling into a greased 9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the top, spacing pieces so some peach filling shows through.
  7. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, until biscuit topping is golden brown and peaches are bubbling around edges.
  8. Cool slightly and serve: Let cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter for better color control. Avoid overmixing biscuit dough to keep it flaky. Peeling peaches is easier by blanching them briefly in boiling water then ice water. Tent cobbler with foil if topping browns too fast. Raw sugar sprinkled on top before baking adds crunch. For dairy-free, use browned coconut oil and plant-based milk. Gluten-free flour can be substituted 1:1.

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Keywords: brown butter, peach cobbler, biscuit topping, easy dessert, summer dessert, comfort food, flaky biscuit, quick cobbler

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