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Quick Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Biscuit Topping

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A quick and easy Southern peach cobbler featuring a nutty brown butter biscuit topping that bakes up flaky and golden, perfectly complementing the juicy, slightly spiced peach filling.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 medium peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), browned and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Stir gently until peaches are evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for about 15 minutes.
  4. While the peaches bake, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until it foams, turns golden, and smells nutty (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the warm brown butter and milk, stirring gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Remove the peach filling from the oven. Dollop the biscuit batter over the peaches, slightly spreading but leaving gaps for steam to escape.
  7. Return the dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning; a light amber color and nutty aroma indicate it’s ready. Do not overmix the biscuit dough to keep it tender and flaky. For a firmer filling, increase cornstarch to 1 tablespoon. Frozen peaches should be thawed and drained before use. Tent with foil if biscuit topping browns too quickly.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, brown butter biscuit, quick cobbler, easy peach dessert, summer dessert

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