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Classic Southern Peach Cobbler with Buttery Biscuit Topping

A close-up, mouthwatering slice of southern peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches and a thick, crumbly topping.
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This is a classic Southern peach cobbler recipe featuring sweet, juicy peaches beneath a rich, buttery biscuit topping. It delivers authentic comfort food flavor and is simple to prepare for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (or 2 large cans, 29 oz each, drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water. Toss gently to coat the peaches evenly.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the peach filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the cobbler cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, reduce the added sugar by about 1/4 cup, as canned peaches are usually pre-sweetened.
  • For an extra crisp topping, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar over the egg-washed biscuits before baking.
  • This cobbler pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • This recipe is a great example of classic American baking, similar in spirit to recipes found when looking into meal planning for traditional comfort foods.

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