Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
User Reviews
4.9
Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
Description
The Brown Butter Peach Cobbler begins by browning unsalted butter until it develops a nutty aroma and amber bits, which adds a complex, toasted flavor to the peaches. The peach filling uses a blend of frozen (or fresh or canned) sliced peaches with granulated and dark brown sugars, salt, and a warming mix of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Cornstarch is added to thicken the filling during cooking, resulting in a syrupy texture.
After the filling simmers until soft and flavorful, it is combined with optional bourbon, vanilla, and lemon juice to add depth and brightness. The cobbler batter, made from flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and buttermilk, is poured over the peach mixture and topped with cinnamon sugar before baking in a 9x13 pan. The result is a warm dessert with a moist, soft crumb beneath a lightly spiced, crisp top.
This cobbler showcases how browned butter elevates a classic peach dessert by adding a toasty complexity that complements the fruity sweetness and spice. Using frozen peaches allows for year-round preparation without thawing beforehand, and fresh or canned peaches can also be substituted with adjustment to quantity.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cups peach frozen, sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about half a medium lemon, fresh
For the batter:
- 2 cups granulated sugar 400 grams
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 254 grams
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups buttermilk
- cinnamon sugar optional, to dust top of batter before baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Generously spray a 9x13 glass or ceramic pan with baking spray.
Brown the butter:
- Melt butter in a stainless steel sauté pan or wide saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook the butter, swirling the pan occasionally. It should become foamy and crack and pop audibly. When the crackling stops, continue to swirl the pan until the butter develops a nutty aroma and brown bits start to form at the bottom. Once the bits are amber in color, 2 to 3 minutes after the popping stops, remove from heat. Remove 1/4 cup of the browned butter into a glass measuring cup and set aside. Keep the remaining butter in the pan to cook the peaches.
Make the filling:
- Place the pan back on medium heat, and add the peaches, sugars, salt, spices, and cornstarch. Mix until combined. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the peaches are soft and the mix is syrupy. Remove from heat. Add in the bourbon (if using), vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until combined and set aside.
Make the batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix together the prepared ¼ cup of browned butter and the buttermilk until combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until combined and no clumps are visible. Reserve a 1⁄2 cup of batter and set aside.
- Pour the batter (minus the ½ cup set aside) into the prepared pan.
Assemble:
- Spoon the peach mixture as evenly as possible over the batter. With a fresh spoon, dollop the remaining 1/2 cup of batter on top of the peaches. Dust with cinnamon sugar (optional).
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the peaches are bubbling and the topping is golden brown. Once the cobbler has been removed from the oven, let sit for 20-30 minutes before serving. Serve fresh with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream. Enjoy!
- To store leftover cobbler, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. To reheat leftovers in the oven, bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Peaches can be used fresh (about 12 medium, peeled and sliced) or canned (four 16-ounce cans drained to 32 ounces).
- Frozen peaches do not need to be thawed before cooking.
- Extra filling can be saved for use on oatmeal, waffles, or smoothies.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
You'll Also Love
