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:Â 6-8 large, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- Sugar:Â 3/4 cup (150g)
- Brown sugar:Â 1/4 cup (50g)
- Cornstarch:Â 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice:Â 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract:Â 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon:Â 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg:Â 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt:Â 1/4 teaspoon
For the Biscuit Topping:
- All-purpose flour:Â 1 cup (125g)
- Sugar:Â 1/4 cup (50g)
- Baking powder:Â 1 teaspoon
- Salt:Â 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter:Â 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g), cold and cubed
- Buttermilk:Â 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract:Â 1/2 teaspoon
For the Top:
- Cinnamon sugar:Â 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Butter:Â 2 tablespoons, melted (for brushing the top)
Equipment
- Baking dish:Â 9×13-inch
- Mixing bowls:Â For combining the filling and topping ingredients.
- Whisk:Â For mixing the dry ingredients.
- Pastry cutter or forks:Â For cutting the butter into the flour.
- Spatula:Â For spreading the filling and topping.
- Measuring cups and spoons:Â To measure ingredients accurately.
- Knife and cutting board:Â For preparing the peaches.