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Easy Brown Sugar Bourbon Peach Cobbler Recipe

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This brown sugar bourbon peach cobbler features tender peaches in a syrupy, butterscotch-like sauce with a golden, cakey topping. It’s a simple yet impressive dessert that comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (2 pounds) fresh or frozen peaches, sliced
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the middle.
  2. Prepare the peaches: If using fresh, wash, halve, pit, and slice each half into 6-8 wedges (about 6 cups). If using frozen, thaw in a colander for 15 minutes and drain.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, 1/2 cup brown sugar, bourbon, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to coat. Let sit while making the topping.
  4. Melt the butter: Place the stick of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the preheating oven for 3-5 minutes until melted. Remove and set aside.
  5. Make the topping batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well and pour in milk, most of the melted butter (leave a thin coating in the dish), and vanilla extract. Stir with a rubber spatula until just combined (a few lumps are fine).
  6. Assemble the cobbler: Pour the peach filling into the buttered baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of batter over the top (it won’t cover everything).
  7. Bake: Place the dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Cool slightly: Let the cobbler rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.

Notes

Don’t skip the cornstarch—it thickens the peach juices. Let the peaches sit after mixing to draw out juices. Don’t overmix the batter; lumps are fine. Use a baking sheet to catch overflow. Let the cobbler rest for 15 minutes after baking to set the filling. For an extra-crunchy crust, brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar 5 minutes before done.

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