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Cozy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Fluffy Biscuit Topping

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A warm and comforting peach cobbler featuring a luscious peach filling topped with a light and tender fluffy drop biscuit topping. Perfect for cozy evenings and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches, sliced
  • 1/2 cup peach preserves or jam
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold (or 3/4 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups sliced peaches with 1/2 cup peach preserves. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until peaches are evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Add cold, cubed butter.
  5. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, two forks, or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. The dough should be sticky and soft but not overmixed.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling. The dough will spread and rise while baking.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the peach filling bubbles at the edges. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold to create flaky biscuit layers. Do not overmix biscuit dough to keep topping light and tender. Use a mix of fresh/frozen peaches and preserves for richer flavor. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Let cobbler rest 15 minutes before serving to thicken filling. Substitute gluten-free flour for gluten-free option and coconut yogurt for dairy-free.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, biscuit topping, peach preserves, easy peach cobbler, drop biscuit, comfort food, late night dessert

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