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Classic Southern Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

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A comforting Southern dessert featuring juicy peaches topped with a flaky, tangy buttermilk biscuit crust. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and slice 5-6 large peaches into 1/2-inch thick slices and place in a large bowl.
  3. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the peaches. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the peach mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly, pressing down slightly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  7. Add cold buttermilk and vanilla extract, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling, allowing some peaches to peek through.
  9. Dot melted butter over the biscuit topping and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  11. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken and flavors to meld.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Keep butter cold when making biscuit topping to ensure flakiness. Do not overmix biscuit dough to keep topping tender. Let cobbler rest after baking to thicken filling. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with dairy-free milk plus vinegar and use vegan butter or coconut oil.

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