Peach Cobbler Southern Dessert (Printable Page)

# What You Need:

→ Peach Filling

01 - 6 cups ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Biscuit Topping

09 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
14 - 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Assembly

16 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated.
03 - Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Add milk and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir just until combined; do not overmix. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the peaches, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
07 - Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar over the topping for extra crunch.
08 - Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
09 - Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - If fresh peaches are unavailable, substitute with thawed frozen peaches or well-drained canned peaches.
02 - For added flavor, add a pinch of ginger or cardamom to the filling.
03 - Buttermilk can be used for a tangier biscuit topping.
04 - Best enjoyed the day it’s made, but leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.