Fluffy Peach Cobbler: Best Easy Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
A nostalgic, easy-to-make peach cobbler featuring a tangy buttermilk biscuit topping that creates a fluffy, tender crust over caramelized, juicy peaches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups sliced peaches (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- Small pats of unsalted butter (for dotting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with the rack in the center position.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out juices.
- Pour the peach mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and a pinch of sugar.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and work it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently just until the dough comes together; do not overmix.
- Drop large spoonfuls of dough over the peach mixture, leaving gaps for bubbling.
- Dot the tops of the biscuits with small pats of butter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling vigorously.
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flakier biscuits. Do not overmix the dough. If using frozen peaches, do not thaw completely. Let the cobbler rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to prevent runny filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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