Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Double Crust Brown Butter Peach Cobbler. A luscious peach filling topped with a brown butter crust, this dessert is a true Southern classic perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
For the brown butter crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned and chilled until firm
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For topping:
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Refrigerate until solid but workable.
- Prepare the crust: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in browned butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill.
- Assemble the cobbler: Preheat oven. Combine peach filling ingredients. Roll out dough, fit into baking dish, add peach filling, top with remaining dough, and peach slices. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake: Bake until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with bourbon or vanilla bean paste in the filling.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Crust can be made ahead and chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
