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Cozy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Biscuit Topping

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A classic Southern peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches under a flaky cinnamon biscuit topping, perfect for summer and fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 large peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, chilled

Instructions

  1. Peel the peaches by scoring an ‘X’ on the bottom and blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water to slip off skins. Slice peaches into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Stir gently and let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Pour the peach mixture with juices into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs form with some pea-sized pieces.
  7. Pour chilled buttermilk into the flour-butter mixture and stir just until combined; dough should be sticky but not wet.
  8. Spoon dollops of biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling, spreading gently if desired.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and peach filling bubbles around edges.
  10. Let cobbler cool on a rack for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold when making biscuit topping to ensure flakiness. Do not overmix biscuit dough to avoid tough biscuits. Let peaches macerate to release juices and thicken filling. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Sprinkle coarse sugar on topping before baking for extra crunch.

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