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Perfect Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Recipe with Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream

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A simple yet indulgent peach cobbler featuring a nutty brown butter crust paired with boozy bourbon vanilla ice cream, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pint good-quality vanilla ice cream
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by peeling using a paring knife or blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunging into ice water. Slice peaches into ½-inch thick wedges.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches with ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Brown the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty smelling (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ⅓ cup sugar. Slowly pour in browned butter, then add milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer peach mixture with juices into a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Spoon topping batter over peaches in dollops, leaving some peach edges exposed.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake cobbler on center rack for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. While baking, soften vanilla ice cream at room temperature for 5 minutes. Stir in bourbon and vanilla extract gently. Return to freezer for 10 minutes if needed.
  8. Let cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a generous scoop of bourbon vanilla ice cream on top.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. If peaches are not juicy, add a splash of water or apple juice before baking. Tent cobbler with foil if topping browns too quickly. Bourbon in ice cream keeps it softer; substitute vanilla extract if avoiding alcohol.

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