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Classic Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

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A comforting Southern dessert featuring juicy spiced peaches topped with a flaky, buttery buttermilk biscuit crust. Perfect for summer or anytime you crave a warm, sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
  • Pinch of nutmeg in the filling for extra spice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel peaches and slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Place in a large bowl and toss with 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using). Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  3. Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; dough will be sticky.
  4. Pour peach filling evenly into a 9×9-inch baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over peaches, spacing so some peach juices peek through.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbling. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast.
  6. Let cobbler cool for about 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Keep butter very cold for flaky biscuit topping. Do not overmix biscuit dough to avoid toughness. Let peaches rest after tossing with sugar and spices to release juices and meld flavors. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Use fresh ripe peaches for best flavor; frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. Dairy-free version can use almond milk with lemon juice and vegan butter.

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