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Cozy Bourbon Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

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A comforting peach cobbler enhanced with a splash of bourbon and topped with flaky buttermilk biscuits, perfect for any occasion and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing biscuit tops)
  • Coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peach Filling (15 minutes): In a large bowl, toss peeled and sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and bourbon. Stir gently to coat evenly. Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and fold in carefully. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the Oven (5 minutes): Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. Make the Buttermilk Biscuits (15 minutes): In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Pour in cold buttermilk and stir just until combined.
  4. Assemble in Skillet (5 minutes): Transfer peach mixture into a 10-12 inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over peaches, spacing slightly apart. Brush biscuit tops with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  5. Bake the Cobbler (25-30 minutes): Bake in preheated oven until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbling, about 25 to 30 minutes. Check after 20 minutes to avoid burning.
  6. Cool and Serve (10 minutes): Let cobbler rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

If peaches are extra juicy, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch to prevent runny filling. Chilling biscuit dough for 10 minutes before baking helps create a flakier crust. Use cold butter and do not overmix biscuit dough to keep biscuits tender and flaky. Substitute bourbon with apple juice or peach nectar for a non-alcoholic version. Can use frozen peaches if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess moisture.

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