Description

This Peach Blueberry Cobbler is a luscious and comforting dessert featuring fresh, juicy peaches and sweet blueberries topped with a golden, tender biscuit crust. Balanced with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, and brightened by lemon zest and juice, this cobbler is perfect for any occasion, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or on its own.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit Filling

4 cups peaches, sliced 1/8th to 1/4 inch thick
3 cups blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 lemon, juiced and zested
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt

Topping

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter
2/3 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Prepare the Fruit Filling: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a large pinch of kosher salt. Toss everything gently to coat the fruit evenly. Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cornstarch to start thickening the juices.
Make the Cobbler Topping: While the fruit is resting, in another large bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and use your hands to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse peas. Stir in the buttermilk just until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
Assemble and Bake: Pour the prepared fruit filling and all accompanying juices into a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish. Drop large spoonfuls of the biscuit topping sporadically over the fruit to cover the surface unevenly. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes to set the filling slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent the filling from becoming too mushy.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter and buttermilk with plant-based alternatives and lemon juice.
The cornstarch ensures a thick, not runny, fruit filling.
Make sure the butter is very cold for the topping to create a flaky texture.
Allowing the fruit filling to sit before baking enhances the flavor and helps the juices thicken.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: peach blueberry cobbler, fruit cobbler, summer dessert, baked dessert, biscuit topping, fresh fruit dessert