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Best Brown Sugar Bourbon Peach Cobbler Easy Dessert Recipe

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This brown sugar bourbon peach cobbler is a quick and easy dessert that lets the fruit shine, with a buttery, golden-brown topping that soaks up all the delicious juices. The brown sugar adds a deep, almost molasses-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with the bourbon, creating a rich, complex flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (about 6–7 medium peaches)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (dark or light, preferably dark)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any potential drips.
  2. Prepare the peach filling: In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, bourbon, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Let this mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes while you prepare the topping.
  3. Make the cobbler topping: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  4. Add the hot water: Pour the boiling water and vanilla extract over the flour-butter mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. The batter will be thin and lumpy.
  5. Assemble the cobbler: Pour the peach filling (including all juices) into your greased 9×13-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet. Spread it out into an even layer. Then, dollop the cobbler topping evenly over the peaches.
  6. Bake the cobbler: Place the dish on the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and thick. If the topping is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly before serving: Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Scoop the warm cobbler into bowls and top with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

Don’t skip the cornstarch; it thickens the peach juices. Cold butter is key for a flaky topping. Let the filling sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate. Always place the dish on a baking sheet to catch drips. Let the cobbler rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

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