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BEST Peach Cobbler From Scratch

BEST Peach Cobbler From Scratch

A classic, comforting, and incredibly flavorful peach cobbler made entirely from scratch, featuring juicy, spiced peaches topped with a sweet, buttery biscuit crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Filling
  • 6 cups fresh or frozen peach slices If using frozen, do not thaw.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup water
For the Biscuit Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter Cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Plus extra for brushing

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the peach filling: In a large bowl, gently toss the peach slices with the 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and water until evenly coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and mix gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be shaggy.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the top of the peach filling, leaving small gaps between biscuits to allow for expansion. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with any remaining heavy cream.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly and thick. Let cool slightly before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For deeper flavor, you can macerate the peaches with the sugar for 15 minutes before mixing in the remaining spices. If using frozen peaches, expect the bake time to be slightly longer.