Description
Experience the warmth of farmhouse tradition with this classic peach cobbler. Featuring juicy, sun-ripened peaches seasoned with cinnamon and lemon zest, this dessert is crowned with a light, buttery biscuit topping. The finished dish boasts a delightful contrast between the soft fruit filling and a crunchy, sparkling turbinado sugar crust. It is the perfect cozy centerpiece for family dinners, especially when served warm alongside a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large lemon, zested
2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1 cup buttermilk, cold
1 tsp vanilla extract
Heavy cream, as needed for brushing
Turbinado sugar, as needed for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and lemon zest, rubbing together with fingers to release oils.
Add brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon to the peaches and toss until well coated; set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until just incorporated to form a biscuit dough.
Transfer the peach mixture to a baking dish.
Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the peaches.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar.
Bake for 50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Ensure the butter remains very cold to achieve the flakiest biscuit topping. You may swap fresh peaches for frozen ones if thawed and drained well. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American