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Cozy Classic Southern Peach Cobbler for Two

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A warm and sweet Southern peach cobbler recipe perfect for two, featuring a tender biscuit-like topping and juicy peach filling. Easy to make with simple ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) – fresh preferred, but canned peaches in juice work well too
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste depending on peach sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk or buttermilk
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, toss sliced peaches with 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch until well coated. Let macerate for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in chilled butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add milk (or buttermilk) and vanilla extract if using. Stir gently until dough comes together; it should be soft but not sticky. Adjust flour or milk as needed.
  5. Transfer peach filling into a small baking dish or ramekin, spreading evenly.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the peaches, covering unevenly.
  7. Bake on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes until peach filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Tent with foil after 25 minutes if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

If peaches are very juicy, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch to prevent runny filling. Keep butter cold for a flaky topping. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Peeling peaches is easier if blanched in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunged into ice water. Dairy-free substitutions: use coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk instead of milk. Gluten-free substitutions: use almond or oat flour instead of all-purpose flour.

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