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Cozy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Crust

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A comforting Southern peach cobbler featuring juicy peaches beneath a rich, nutty brown butter crust. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup milk (80ml), whole or 2% (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by peeling 5-6 ripe peaches. Optionally blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds to loosen skin. Slice peaches into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently and set aside to macerate.
  3. Brown the butter by melting unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams and turns golden brown (about 4-6 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Pour in browned butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined; batter will be thick but pourable.
  5. Pour the peach filling with juices into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Spoon the crust batter evenly over the peaches, covering most of the surface.
  6. Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

If crust browns too fast, tent loosely with foil after 30 minutes. Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking blend. Avoid overmixing crust batter to keep it tender. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, brown butter crust, easy peach cobbler, peach dessert, comfort food, summer dessert

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