Easy Brown Sugar Bourbon Peach Cobbler Recipe
This brown sugar bourbon peach cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert with deep caramel-like flavor from brown sugar and bourbon, featuring a tender biscuit topping with a buttery, crunchy crust. It comes together in under an hour with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sliced frozen or fresh peaches
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (divided: 1/2 cup for filling, 1/2 cup for topping)
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided: 1/2 teaspoon for filling, 1/2 teaspoon for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rack in center position.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, 1/2 cup brown sugar, bourbon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir gently to coat. Let sit while preparing batter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Make a well, pour in milk and vanilla extract, and stir until just combined (a few lumps are fine).
- Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Do not spread.
- Spoon batter over the melted butter in dollops. Do not stir.
- Spoon peach mixture (including juices) over the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly around edges. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for last 10 minutes.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine. Let the peach mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow cornstarch to start working. Don’t open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking. For extra crunch, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of batter before adding peaches. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: peach cobbler, brown sugar, bourbon, easy dessert, summer dessert, comfort food, cast iron skillet, frozen peaches