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Cozy Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Biscuit Topping

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A quick and easy peach cobbler featuring a nutty brown butter flavor and a flaky biscuit topping, perfect for last-minute gatherings or cozy desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4–5 medium peaches) — use frozen peaches in winter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust depending on peach sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), browned and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup whole milk or buttermilk (use dairy-free milk if needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brown Butter: Place ½ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams, then watch closely as it turns golden brown with nutty aromas (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Make the Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups sliced peaches, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Toss gently to coat and set aside to macerate.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients for Biscuit Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the browned butter into the dry ingredients, mixing gently. Then add ¾ cup milk or buttermilk. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the Cobbler: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the peach filling into an 8×8 inch oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on top, spacing them to cover the peaches but leaving gaps for steam to escape.
  6. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through, and the peach filling is bubbly. Tent loosely with foil if biscuit tops brown too quickly.
  7. Cool Slightly Before Serving: Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use frozen peaches thawed and drained in winter. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour and coconut milk. Avoid overmixing biscuit dough to keep topping tender. Space biscuit dollops evenly to prevent sogginess. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days and reheat in oven to maintain texture.

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