Golden, caramelized peaches bubble beneath a tender, buttery biscuit topping in this classic American dessert. Peach cobbler is rustic, easy to prepare, and irresistibly delicious—especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the warm filling.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, toss peach slices with sugars, vanilla, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until well coated.
Pour peach mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish or a large cast iron skillet.
Bake for 10 minutes to begin softening the peaches.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add boiling water and stir just until combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter over the partially baked peaches (don’t worry about full coverage).
Sprinkle the optional cinnamon sugar over the top for extra crunch.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Try a drizzle of caramel or a dash of bourbon in the peach filling for added depth.
4 servings