Easy Fresh Peach Cobbler

Name: Easy Fresh Peach Cobbler
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. light brown sugar; 1 c. plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/3 tsp. kosher salt; 6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces; 3/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 2 1/4 lb. peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 2 tbsp. vanilla extract; 1 tbsp. cornstarch; Fresh herbs, such as thyme, for garnish (optional)

This classic American biscuit-topped dessert is always a treat!

By Mike Mills and Amy Mills TunnicliffePublished: Jun 10, 2022

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peach cobblers in small cast iron skillets are photographed from the top view

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

When you're craving a fruity dessert, there's nothing like fresh peach cobbler. The classic biscuit-topped treat can be made with many different fruits, but it works really well — perhaps best — with peaches. And it's not worth skimping if you're going to make this, which is why we're generous with both the heavy cream and vanilla, both of which add layers of deliciousness.

Though we maintain that it tastes best with homemade biscuits — which are easier to make than you might expect — you can save yourself a bit of effort using the ones from a can. Do yourself a favor, however, and stick to fresh peaches (in season and even a little overripe) if at all possible. What you gain in flavor is well worth the small effort.

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Ingredients

For Biscuits:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/3 tsp. kosher salt
6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream

For Peaches:

2 1/4 lb. peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Fresh herbs, such as thyme, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Make Biscuits: Combine the flour, brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ginger, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender, 2 knives, or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in 3/4 cup cream to form a dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, up to overnight.
2. Step 2Make Peaches: Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and the vanilla in a large bowl. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain half of the liquid; toss in the cornstarch. Transfer to a 10-inch round cast-iron skillet.
3. Step 3Heat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 1 1/2-inch rounds. Top the fruit mixture with the rounds without overlapping. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden brown and the fruit is bubbling in the center, about 25 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with herbs, if desired.

Note: This recipe is adapted with permission from Peace, Love, and Barbecue.

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