Southern Biscuit Crusted Peach Cobbler

Southern Biscuit Crusted Peach Cobbler is a classic dessert that is sure to delight anyone who loves the sweet and tangy taste of peaches. This recipe combines the goodness of peaches with a warm cinnamon sugar flavor and a flaky double crust that is sure to leave your taste buds wanting more.

To begin, gather all your ingredients including 6 cups of sliced peaches, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.

Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and pat into a 1-inch thick square. Cut the dough into 4 pieces. Stack the pieces on top of each other. Press down to flatten. Dust the surface with flour and roll the dough into a 1 inch thick rectangle. Cut into 18-20 smaller biscuits using a 1 1/2-2 inch circle cookie cutter. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze 10 minutes, to chill.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

This Southern Biscuit Crusted Peach Cobbler is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a potluck. It's a simple yet delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a dessert recipe that is easy to make and tastes amazing, look no further than Southern Biscuit Crusted Peach Cobbler. It's a dessert that will leave your taste buds wanting more and your guests asking for the recipe.

Biscuit Crusted Peach Cobbler

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Ingredients

BISCUIT DOUGH

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold salted butter, cubed. Plus melted butter, for brushing

• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

• cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling

FILLING

• 6 cups fresh or frozen peaches

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

• Tip: If you are tight on time you can used canned peaches.

CRUMBLE

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. To make the dough. In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, and butter. Pulse until the mix clumps together to form larger pea-size balls. Drizzle in the buttermilk until the dough is chunky looking.

3. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and pat into a 1-inch thick square. Cut the dough into 4 pieces. Stack the pieces on top of each other. Press down to flatten. Dust the surface with flour and roll the dough into a 1 inch thick rectangle. Cut into biscuits using a circle cookie cutter. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze 10 minutes, to chill.

4. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a 10-12 inch baking dish, toss together the peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and a little lemon juice.

5. To make the crumble. Combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add the butter and mix with your hands until the mix is moist and a crumble forms. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the peaches.

6. Remove the dough from the freezer, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Arrange the dough on top of the peaches/crumble. Place the dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 50 minutes, until golden on top. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.