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Best-Ever Skillet Peach Cobbler Recipe

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This Best-Ever Skillet Peach Cobbler combines juicy, spiced peaches cooked in a buttery, syrupy sauce with a golden, tender biscuit topping baked to perfection. Prepared in a cast-iron skillet, this comforting dessert is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream and fresh mint garnish, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Peach Filling

  • 2 lbs sliced frozen peaches (no need to thaw)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence (extract or paste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)

Biscuit Topping

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • ½ cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted

To Serve (Optional)

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Begin by heating your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the cobbler.
  2. Cook Peaches: Place the frozen peaches in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the peaches soften and release their juices.
  3. Add Butter and Spices: Add the cubed unsalted butter to the peaches and cook, stirring often, until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla essence, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and kosher salt until well combined. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes syrupy.
  4. Thicken Filling: Make a slurry by mixing cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Pour this into the skillet and mix thoroughly with the peach filling. Remove the skillet from heat once combined.
  5. Prepare Biscuit Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, cornmeal, and granulated sugar. Add buttermilk and melted salted butter, stirring until you have a thick batter.
  6. Add Biscuit Topping: Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, dollop the biscuit batter evenly over the peach filling in the skillet.
  7. Bake Cobbler: Place the skillet on a large baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy your comforting peach cobbler!

Notes

  • Using frozen peaches means no thawing is required, which helps the filling develop its perfect syrupy texture.
  • Placing the skillet on a baking sheet prevents any spills from dripping in the oven.
  • The biscuit topping is thick and will bake into a moist, tender crust; avoid overmixing to keep it light.
  • Fresh mint leaves and vanilla ice cream add a refreshing and creamy finish but are optional.
  • For best results, use a well-seasoned 10-inch or larger cast-iron skillet.

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