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Perfect Bourbon Brown Butter Peach Cobbler with Biscuit Top

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A comforting and slightly boozy peach cobbler featuring a rich brown butter biscuit topping and warm bourbon-soaked peaches, perfect for a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 900g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g), browned
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (180ml) (can substitute with milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brown Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and turns a golden brown color with a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Mix the Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and bourbon. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated. Let sit for about 10 minutes to macerate and develop flavor.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the center.
  4. Transfer Peach Filling to Baking Dish: Pour the peach mixture, including the juices, into your greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
  5. Make the Biscuit Topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Slowly pour in the brown butter, stirring until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then add the buttermilk and gently stir just until combined—the batter will be slightly sticky but don’t overmix.
  6. Top the Peaches: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter evenly over the peach filling. It’s okay if there are gaps—the batter will spread while baking.
  7. Bake: Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The biscuit topping should be golden brown and the peach filling bubbly. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan for browning butter to better monitor color and prevent burning. Do not overmix biscuit batter to keep topping tender. If peaches are very juicy, add up to 1 extra tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken filling. Tent cobbler with foil if topping browns too quickly. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free milk with lemon juice as buttermilk substitute.

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Keywords: bourbon, brown butter, peach cobbler, biscuit topping, easy dessert, summer dessert, comfort food

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