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Fluffy Easy Peach Cobbler with Biscuit Topping Perfect for Beginners

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A quick and foolproof peach cobbler recipe featuring a light and airy biscuit topping, perfect for beginners and ready in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peeled and sliced peaches
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and slice about 6 cups of ripe peaches. Toss them gently in a large bowl with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg if using.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 6 tablespoons melted butter and stir until combined.
  5. Pour in 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring gently just until the batter comes together. Do not overmix.
  6. Spoon or gently pour the biscuit batter over the peach filling. It will not cover the peaches completely.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until peach juices bubble and the biscuit topping is golden and fluffy. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter cold before melting to keep biscuit topping light. Do not overmix biscuit batter to avoid toughness. Use fresh peaches when possible for less watery filling. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Lemon juice is essential for brightening flavors. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, biscuit topping, easy peach dessert, summer dessert, beginner friendly, quick cobbler

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