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Cozy Georgia Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

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A comforting peach cobbler featuring juicy, spiced peaches topped with flaky, buttery buttermilk biscuits. Perfect for summer or fall gatherings, this recipe is quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 6–7 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated. Set aside to macerate.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and salt.
  4. Cut in cold, diced unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add buttermilk and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined; dough will be slightly sticky.
  6. Pour peach filling into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Drizzle melted butter over peaches.
  7. Drop large spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peach mixture, covering as much surface as possible but leaving some gaps.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbly. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Let cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to thicken the filling.

Notes

Keep butter cold when cutting into flour for flaky biscuits. Avoid overmixing biscuit dough to keep topping tender. Use fresh peaches when possible; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid. Let cobbler rest before serving to thicken filling. If biscuit topping is too dry, add a splash more buttermilk next time. Lemon juice brightens peach flavor and balances sweetness.

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