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Perfect Brown Butter Peach Cobbler with Easy Vanilla Bean Biscuits

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A rich and comforting peach cobbler featuring nutty brown butter peaches topped with fragrant vanilla bean biscuits. This quick and easy dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 900g / 2 lbs)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15ml)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned (56g)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed (85g)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml)
  • Seeds from 1 vanilla bean

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons (56g) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently as it foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside immediately to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the peach filling: In a large bowl, toss 6 cups (900g) of peeled and sliced peaches with 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Pour the browned butter over the mixture and gently toss to coat.
  3. Cook the peach filling: Transfer the peach mixture to a large skillet or saucepan and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The filling will bubble and thicken. Remove from heat once it reaches a glossy, syrupy consistency. Pour into your prepared 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Make the biscuit dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 6 tablespoons (85g) cold, cubed unsalted butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  5. Add wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, combine 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk and the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean. Pour into the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Assemble the cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling. Don’t worry about covering every spot; the biscuits will spread and bake beautifully.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Rest and serve: Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to thicken further and flavors to meld.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Use cold butter for flaky biscuits and avoid overmixing the dough. If biscuits brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For runny filling, briefly broil to thicken. Peeling peaches is easier by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunging into ice water.

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