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Cozy Southern Skillet Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Biscuit Topping

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A comforting Southern peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches and a sweet, buttery brown sugar biscuit topping baked in a skillet for crispy edges and a cozy dessert experience.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, sliced (or frozen sliced peaches, thawed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%, or almond milk as substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Optional: handful of chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel (optional), and slice about 4 cups of fresh peaches. Toss them in a bowl with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir gently to coat and set aside to macerate for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubes to the dry mix. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in 3/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; dough should be soft but not sticky.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet with butter or non-stick spray.
  6. Pour the peach mixture with its juices into the skillet, spreading evenly. Spoon the biscuit dough in dollops over the peaches, leaving gaps for juices to bubble through.
  7. Bake the cobbler in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown with caramelized edges and the peach filling is bubbly. If topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil partway through baking.
  8. Let the cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to set. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky biscuit topping. If peach juices are too runny, stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch before baking. Watch the cobbler in the last 10 minutes to avoid overbrowning. Can substitute gluten-free flour for gluten-free version or use plant-based milk and vegan butter for vegan adaptation.

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