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Cozy Skillet Peach Cobbler Recipe with Easy Bourbon Vanilla Sauce

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A warm and comforting peach cobbler baked in a skillet with a golden biscuit-like topping and served with a silky bourbon vanilla sauce. Perfect for late summer evenings or cozy solo moments.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g), divided
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (85g), cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%) (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice 5-6 medium peaches into about 1/2-inch thick slices. Toss them with 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon bourbon (if using) in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet inside to warm slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. Cut in 6 tablespoons cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional) until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Remove hot skillet from oven. Pour macerated peaches with juices evenly into skillet. Dollop spoonfuls of batter over peaches, leaving some fruit exposed.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and peach juices bubble around edges.
  7. While baking, combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract), and 1 tablespoon bourbon in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently, whisking until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm without boiling.
  8. Let cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon portions into bowls and drizzle with bourbon vanilla sauce.

Notes

If topping browns too quickly, tent skillet with foil halfway through baking. Use a mix of yellow and white peaches for complex flavor. Bourbon is optional and can be substituted or omitted for kid-friendly version. For gluten-free, replace flour with almond or gluten-free blend. Dairy-free substitutions include coconut oil for butter, almond or oat milk for milk, and coconut cream for heavy cream in sauce.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, skillet dessert, bourbon vanilla sauce, summer dessert, easy cobbler recipe, peach dessert, comfort food

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