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The Ultimate Classic Southern Peach Cobbler with Buttery Biscuit Topping

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Make this classic Southern peach cobbler recipe for a comforting dessert. It features a warm, gooey filling of juicy peaches and a tender, buttery biscuit topping that tastes like Grandma’s.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (about 8 medium peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to peach sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 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 teaspoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the peaches evenly.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of water evenly over the peaches.
  4. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the milk and stir just until a soft 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 allow steam to escape and create crispy edges.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and thick.
  10. Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the best homemade peach cobbler experience.

Notes

  • If fresh peaches are unavailable, you can substitute with two 15-ounce cans of sliced peaches, drained, but reduce the added sugar by 1/4 cup.
  • For an extra buttery topping cobbler, use cold, high-quality butter.
  • This recipe is best served warm, making it a perfect comfort food dessert for any season.

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