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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Perfect Drop Biscuit Topping for Summer

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A quick and easy Southern peach cobbler featuring a tender, flaky drop biscuit topping and juicy peach filling, perfect for summer gatherings and comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes (85 grams)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine peeled and sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer peaches and their juices to the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  6. In a small bowl, combine whole milk and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the milk mixture into the flour and butter crumbs. Stir gently just until the dough comes together; it should be sticky but hold its shape when dropped.
  8. Using a spoon, drop dollops of biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling.
  9. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
  10. Let the cobbler rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter for a flaky biscuit topping. Do not overmix the biscuit dough to avoid toughness. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Peeling peaches is easiest by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunging into ice water. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking mix.

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