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Classic Family Cast Iron Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy Perfect Flaky Crust

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A warm, comforting peach cobbler with a flaky golden crust baked in a cast iron skillet, featuring juicy cinnamon-spiced peaches and a buttery, crisp crust.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (or 4 cups frozen peaches, thawed)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice about 6 ripe peaches (or use 4 cups thawed frozen peaches). Toss them in a large bowl with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional). Set aside for 15 minutes to macerate and release their juices.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your cast iron skillet inside while it preheats to warm it up.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  4. Cut 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter into small cubes and mix it into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks crumbly with pea-sized bits of butter.
  5. Gradually pour in 3/4 cup whole milk and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Spread the peach mixture evenly in the skillet, including the juices.
  7. Spoon the batter in dollops over the peaches. It will not cover all the fruit completely.
  8. Place the skillet back in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the crust comes out clean.
  9. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter to create a flaky crust. Do not overmix the batter to keep it tender. Preheat the cast iron skillet for a crispy bottom crust. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly. Let the cobbler cool before serving to thicken the juices.

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