Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
Brown Butter Peach Cobbler features juicy fresh peaches and rich browned butter.This easy homemade cobbler bakes with a tender golden crust.Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 6 large ripe peaches peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, browned
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk or dairy alternative
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches with the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to release its natural juices.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar.
- Add the browned butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the peach mixture and all its juices evenly over the batter without stirring. This simple method helps create the signature layers that make Brown Butter Peach Cobbler so irresistible.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.
- Let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Nectarines can easily replace peaches.
- Add a pinch of cardamom for extra warmth.
- Serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh whipped topping.
- This peach cobbler from scratch tastes even better after resting for several minutes before serving.