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Brown Butter Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Drop Biscuit Topping

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A cozy and comforting peach cobbler featuring a rich brown butter drop biscuit topping and fresh, juicy peaches. Perfect for casual gatherings and quick dessert cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 ripe fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust depending on peach sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then shocking them in ice water to loosen the skin. Slice into roughly ½-inch thick pieces. (About 10 minutes)
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix gently to coat evenly without bruising the fruit. Set aside while you brown the butter. (Letting peaches macerate for 15 minutes helps juices develop.)
  3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, swirling often. After about 4-5 minutes, it will foam and then turn a golden brown with a nutty aroma. Immediately remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Slowly pour in the browned butter and milk (or buttermilk), stirring gently until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky and shaggy—don’t overmix.
  5. Pour the peach filling into a 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peaches, leaving gaps for steam to escape.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cobbler for 35-40 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbly and thickened. Tent loosely with foil after 25 minutes if topping browns too fast.
  7. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow juices to set. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep a close eye when browning butter to avoid burning; swirl pan constantly. Use a light hand when mixing biscuit dough to keep biscuits tender and flaky. Blanch peaches for easy peeling. If filling is too runny, add more cornstarch next time. Drop biscuit dough in large spoonfuls for rustic texture. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, brown butter, drop biscuit topping, fresh peaches, easy dessert, summer dessert, homemade cobbler

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