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Easy Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe with Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits Perfect for Summer

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A quick and easy peach cobbler featuring fresh peaches and fluffy buttermilk biscuits, perfect for summer gatherings and satisfying dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (113 g), cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (180 ml) (or 3/4 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Peel and slice peaches into 1/2-inch thick wedges. Toss in a medium bowl with 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  3. Transfer peach mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Add buttermilk and stir gently with a fork until dough just comes together; do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peach filling, spacing slightly apart.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling.
  9. Cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

If biscuit tops brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. For extra crunch and golden sheen, brush biscuit tops with melted butter before baking. Peeling peaches is optional; skins soften during baking but peeling gives smoother texture. Keep butter cold to ensure fluffy biscuits. Cornstarch is essential to thicken peach juices and avoid sogginess. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to revive biscuit texture. Can freeze unbaked cobbler and bake from frozen at 375°F for 45-50 minutes.

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