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Classic Brown Butter Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Biscuits

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A comforting summer dessert featuring caramelized peaches topped with buttery vanilla bean biscuits and rich brown butter flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it foams and turns a deep golden brown with nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer immediately to a heat-safe bowl.
  2. Prepare the peaches: Peel and slice peaches into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss with 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using. Let sit while preparing biscuit dough.
  3. Make the biscuit dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into milk and stir.
  4. Cut in butter: Pour browned butter over dry ingredients and mix gently until crumbly. Add milk and vanilla bean mixture and stir just until combined; dough will be slightly sticky.
  5. Assemble the cobbler: Pour peach mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over peaches, leaving gaps for steam. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden and peach filling bubbles. Test doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool and serve: Let cobbler rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to thicken filling.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. For juicier peaches, toss with cornstarch before assembling. Dough should be mixed gently to keep biscuits tender. Peeling peaches is easier if blanched briefly in boiling water then shocked in ice water. Leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen overnight.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, brown butter, vanilla bean biscuits, summer dessert, easy cobbler recipe, Southern dessert

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