Peach Cobbler Recipe

Juicy sweet peaches and buttery biscuits come together in this classic summer dessert. Cut the peaches into chunks for the best texture, and use this easy buttermilk biscuit topping for the best flavor. The egg wash promises a golden crisp topping.

Ingredients

Peach Filling

• 3.5–4 lbs fresh peaches, peeled and cut into 1-1.5 inch chunks (about 10 cups or 1.5kg)
• 1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (7g) cornstarch
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Biscuit Topping

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, cold*
• egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk or buttermilk
• optional: 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon