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Cozy Brown Butter Skillet Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

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A comforting peach cobbler featuring a nutty brown butter biscuit topping baked in a cast iron skillet, perfect for cozy get-togethers and last-minute desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams) for peach filling
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling on top
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 grams), browned and slightly cooled
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk (240 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peach Filling (10 minutes): Peel and slice 4 to 5 medium peaches. Toss the slices with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside to macerate while you prepare the biscuit topping.
  2. Bake the Brown Butter (5-7 minutes): In your cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir frequently until the butter foams, then turns amber with nutty brown bits forming. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Make the Biscuit Dough (10 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour in the warm (not hot) brown butter, then add 1 cup cold buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Assemble the Cobbler (5 minutes): Spread the peach mixture evenly in the skillet over the browned butter residue. Dollop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough on top, covering the peaches but leaving some gaps for steam to escape. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons granulated sugar over the biscuit topping.
  5. Bake (25-30 minutes): Place skillet in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Bake until biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through, and peach juices are bubbly around the edges.
  6. Cool Slightly and Serve: Let the cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving to thicken the juices and crisp the biscuit edges.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Overmixing biscuit dough will make biscuits tough. Peeling peaches is easier after blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds followed by an ice bath. Placing a baking sheet under the skillet catches any overflow. Let cobbler rest before serving for best texture.

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