Description
This Fresh Peach Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring juicy, spiced peach filling topped with a buttery, golden biscuit crust. Perfectly combining sweet and tangy flavors with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s baked until bubbly and golden for a comforting treat ideal for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling
- 5-6 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (about 6-7 peaches)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Biscuit Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Topping Garnish
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Filling: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly to ensure the peaches are evenly coated with the sugars and spices.
- Transfer Peach Mixture: Pour and spread the peach filling evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish, preparing the base for the cobbler.
- Prepare the Biscuit Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Boiling Water: Stir in the 1/4 cup of boiling water just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly lumpy and moist.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping evenly over the peach filling, covering most of the surface but leaving some gaps for the filling to bubble through.
- Add Topping Garnish: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the biscuit topping to enhance flavor and create a subtle crunch once baked.
- Bake: Place the assembled cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the biscuit topping is a lovely golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for about 10 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes it easier to serve. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For best results, choose ripe but firm peaches to maintain texture during baking.
- If fresh peaches are not available, frozen sliced peaches can be used; just make sure to thaw and drain excess liquid before use.
- You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top when serving for an extra indulgent touch.
- Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of your peaches and personal preference.
- Use cold butter to ensure a flaky biscuit topping.
