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Best Classic Southern Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuits

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This classic Southern peach cobbler features a sweet, jammy peach filling topped with flaky, golden buttermilk biscuits. It’s simple, forgiving, and absolutely unforgettable—perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches (about 6–7 medium peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the peach filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until the peaches are evenly coated. Let this sit for about 10 minutes while you make the biscuits.
  3. Make the buttermilk biscuits: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  4. Add the buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour-butter mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula just until the dough comes together. It will be shaggy and a little sticky.
  5. Pour the filling into the baking dish: Transfer the peach mixture (including all those lovely juices) into your 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread it into an even layer.
  6. Drop the biscuit topping: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peach filling. You should have about 8-10 biscuits.
  7. Brush and sprinkle: Gently brush the tops of the biscuits with a little buttermilk. Sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake: Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the biscuits are deep golden brown. If the biscuits are browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  9. Rest before serving: Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cold butter is essential for flaky biscuits. Don’t overmix the biscuit dough. Let the filling rest for 10 minutes before baking. Use a baking sheet under the dish to catch overflow. Let the cobbler rest for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

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