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Cozy Cast Iron Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Vanilla Bean Brown Sugar Biscuits

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A comforting peach cobbler baked in a cast iron skillet topped with fluffy vanilla bean brown sugar biscuits, perfect for late summer and early fall.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (about 6–7 medium peaches), ripe but firm
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust depending on peach sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or scrape 1 vanilla bean)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature (or milk plus 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing biscuit tops)
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place cast iron skillet in oven to warm.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, flour, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
  4. Add cold, cubed butter to dry ingredients. Cut in with pastry cutter or forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  5. Stir in vanilla bean paste, then pour in buttermilk. Mix gently until dough just comes together; do not overmix.
  6. Remove hot skillet from oven carefully. Pour peach filling evenly into skillet.
  7. Drop biscuit dough by generous spoonfuls over peaches, leaving small gaps.
  8. Brush biscuit tops with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until biscuits are puffed, golden, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Peach juices should be bubbling.
  10. Let cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to thicken juices.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky biscuits. Preheat skillet for a crispy crust. Do not overmix biscuit dough to avoid toughness. Let cobbler rest before serving to thicken juices. Use fresh peaches for best flavor; frozen peaches can be substituted if thawed and drained. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. Dairy-free options include coconut oil for butter and almond milk with lemon juice for buttermilk.

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