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The Best Authentic Southern Peach Cobbler with Buttery Biscuit Topping

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You will love this recipe for authentic Southern Peach Cobbler. It features juicy, sweet peaches under a rich, buttery biscuit topping. This is the classic comfort food dessert you remember from Grandma’s kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 8 medium peaches)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • For the Topping:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Dot the top of the peaches evenly with the small pieces of butter.
  4. Prepare the biscuit topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar for the topping.
  5. Cut in the cold butter 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 over the top of the peaches, leaving small gaps between the mounds to allow steam to escape.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and thick.
  10. Let the warm peach dessert cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. This classic peach cobbler recipe is best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For an easy shortcut, you can substitute 2 (15-ounce) cans of sliced peaches (drained, reserving the syrup) for the fresh peaches. If using canned peaches, reduce the added sugar by 1/4 cup.
  • If you want a truly old-fashioned peach cobbler, use only 1/2 cup of milk in the topping for a slightly firmer biscuit.
  • This dish tastes amazing with a few scoops of ice cream, making it the perfect peach dessert with ice cream.

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