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Cozy Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe with Fluffy Biscuit Topping

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A comforting Southern peach cobbler featuring juicy fresh peaches and a fluffy drop biscuit topping that is tender with a golden crunch. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (85 g)
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (180 ml)
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice about 6 medium peaches. Toss the sliced peaches in a large bowl with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix gently to coat evenly and let sit for 10–15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and cut in using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  5. Pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the peach mixture with juices into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peaches in rough mounds, leaving gaps for steam to escape. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top if desired.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 35–40 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbling. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into biscuits; it should come out clean.
  9. Let cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes to thicken juices before serving.
  10. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Keep butter cold when making biscuit topping to ensure tender, flaky texture. Do not overmix biscuit dough to avoid toughness. Let peaches macerate to release juices and enhance flavor. If biscuit topping browns too fast, tent with foil. Peeling peaches is optional for a more rustic texture. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, fresh peaches, biscuit topping, drop biscuits, summer dessert, easy cobbler recipe

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