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**Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler: A Classic Dessert Full of Flavor and Comfort**
Nothing says “home” quite like a freshly baked **Southern Peach Cobbler**. This classic dessert, with its golden, buttery biscuit topping and juicy, tender peaches, is a beloved treat in kitchens all across the South. Whether you’re serving it for a family gathering, a summer barbecue, or simply because you’re craving something warm and comforting, Southern Peach Cobbler is the ultimate dessert that never goes out of style.
Made with **fresh, ripe peaches** and a perfectly flaky, biscuit-like topping, this cobbler is the epitome of Southern comfort food. The beauty of a great peach cobbler lies in its simplicity—the flavors are so naturally rich that you don’t need to overcomplicate it with too many ingredients. The result? A dessert that’s both sweet and satisfying, with just the right balance of textures.
### Why You’ll Love Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
1. **Classic Southern Comfort**: There’s something incredibly nostalgic about the warm, inviting aroma of a peach cobbler baking in the oven. It’s a dessert that embodies the essence of Southern hospitality.
2. **Simple & Delicious**: This recipe relies on fresh, in-season peaches for its flavor, making it a natural and unpretentious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
3. **Perfect for Any Season**: While it’s a summer favorite due to the abundance of fresh peaches, this dessert is also fantastic when made with frozen peaches during the colder months.
4. **Easily Adaptable**: Whether you like a biscuit-style topping or a more cakey version, this recipe can be easily modified to suit your preferences.
5. **Comfort in Every Bite**: Warm, gooey, and bursting with flavor, it’s a dessert that’ll bring everyone to the table for seconds (and maybe thirds!).
### Ingredients for Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
**For the Peach Filling:**
– **6-8 fresh peaches**, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 5 cups)
– **1 cup granulated sugar**
– **1 tablespoon lemon juice**
– **1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon** (optional, for extra warmth)
– **1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg** (optional, for depth of flavor)
– **2 tablespoons cornstarch** (to thicken the filling)
– **1/4 teaspoon salt**
**For the Biscuit Topping:**
– **1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1/4 cup granulated sugar**
– **1 tablespoon baking powder**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt**
– **1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter**, cold and cubed
– **1/2 cup buttermilk** (or whole milk, if you don’t have buttermilk)
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract** (optional for added flavor)
**For Serving:**
– **Vanilla ice cream** or **whipped cream** (optional, for that extra touch of indulgence)
### How to Make Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
#### Step 1: Prepare the Peach Filling
1. Preheat your oven to **375°F (190°C)** and lightly grease a 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the **sliced peaches**, **sugar**, **lemon juice**, **cinnamon**, **nutmeg**, and **salt**. Toss gently to coat the peaches evenly.
3. Sprinkle the **cornstarch** over the mixture and stir until everything is combined and the peaches are coated in the thickening agent. This will help create a syrupy filling as the cobbler bakes.
4. Transfer the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Set aside while you prepare the biscuit topping.
#### Step 2: Make the Biscuit Topping
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the **flour**, **sugar**, **baking powder**, and **salt**.
6. Add the **cold, cubed butter** to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This will create a flaky, tender biscuit topping once baked.
7. Pour in the **buttermilk** (or milk) and **vanilla extract** (if using), and stir gently with a spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this could result in a dense topping.
#### Step 3: Assemble and Bake the Cobbler
8. Spoon the biscuit dough in dollops over the peach filling. It doesn’t need to cover the entire surface—some of the peach filling will peek through, creating a beautiful rustic look.
9. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about **40-45 minutes**, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling up around the edges.
10. Once done, remove from the oven and let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This gives the filling a chance to set, making it easier to scoop.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
11. Serve the cobbler warm, topped with a generous scoop of **vanilla ice cream** or a dollop of **whipped cream**. The cold ice cream melting over the warm cobbler is a perfect contrast in both temperature and texture.
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