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Cozy Bourbon Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

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A warm and comforting peach cobbler with a flaky buttermilk biscuit topping and a subtle kick of bourbon, perfect for cozy nights and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–7 medium peaches) – ripe but firm
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (Maker’s Mark preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk, cold (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
  • Optional garnishes: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, bourbon, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using). Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  5. Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently just until dough comes together; do not overmix.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peach filling, covering as much surface as possible but leaving gaps.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until biscuit topping is golden brown and peach filling is bubbling. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Let cobbler rest on a cooling rack for 10-15 minutes before serving to thicken the filling.
  9. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flaky biscuits. Do not overmix biscuit dough to avoid toughness. Tent cobbler with foil if topping browns too fast. Let cobbler rest before serving to thicken filling. Substitute bourbon with vanilla extract and apple cider for non-alcoholic version. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained.

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