Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler is a classic dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with a golden, buttery crust. This comforting and delicious treat is perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering cobbler!
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling:
- Fresh peaches: 6-8 large, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- Sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
For the Biscuit Topping:
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125g)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), cold and cubed
- Buttermilk: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon
For the Top:
- Cinnamon sugar: 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, melted (for brushing the top)
Equipment
- Baking dish: 9×13-inch
- Mixing bowls: For combining the filling and topping ingredients.
- Whisk: For mixing the dry ingredients.
- Pastry cutter or forks: For cutting the butter into the flour.
- Spatula: For spreading the filling and topping.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Knife and cutting board: For preparing the peaches.