Best Classic Southern Peach Cobbler – Easy Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
A simple, honest peach cobbler with a tender buttermilk biscuit topping and jammy peach filling. Perfect for summer gatherings and soul-soothing comfort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–7 medium peaches)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
- Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter in it over low heat.
- Prepare the peaches: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score an X on the bottom of each peach, blanch for 30-45 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Peel and slice into ¼-inch wedges. Toss with lemon juice.
- Make the peach filling: In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the biscuit topping: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized butter pieces. Add buttermilk and stir just until dough comes together (do not overmix).
- Assemble the cobbler: Pour peach filling into the prepared skillet or baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the top. Sprinkle with extra sugar.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until biscuit topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for last 10 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flaky biscuits. Do not overmix the dough. Let cobbler rest before serving to allow filling to set. For best flavor, use ripe freestone peaches. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without i
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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