Name: Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 6 large ripe peaches (sliced); 0.5 cup unsalted butter (browned); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup granulated sugar (divided); 0.5 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.75 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; nutmeg or bourbon (optional)

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There’s just something magical about the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter paired with juicy peaches bubbling beneath a golden, tender crust. This Brown Butter Peach Cobbler takes a classic Southern favorite and gives it a warm, buttery twist that’s impossible to resist. It’s the kind of dessert that makes a summer evening feel like a sweet hug from Grandma.

Whether you’re a fan of the Best Peach Cobbler traditions or looking for a new peach dessert recipe to impress your family, this one ticks every box. It’s cozy, gooey, and gives you that old-fashioned cobbler feeling with a deep caramelized edge thanks to the browned butter.

🍽️ Serving Style: So Many Ways to Enjoy It

This cobbler is endlessly versatile. Serve it:

Fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
Warm with a drizzle of cream
Cold from the fridge as a peachy breakfast treat
Layered into a Bourbon Peach Cobbler Cheesecake style parfait (trust us it works!)

📝 Ingredients You’ll Need:

6 large ripe peaches, sliced
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: pinch of nutmeg or a splash of bourbon

Ingredients for Brown Butter Peach Cobbler including fresh peaches, butter, sugar, and flour — All you need for a cozy peach cobbler moment

👩‍🍳 How to Make Brown Butter Peach Cobbler

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: ~290 per serving

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown and fragrant. Pour into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare Peaches: In a bowl, toss peach slices with ¼ cup of the sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Let sit while making the batter.
Mix the Batter: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, remaining sugar, and milk. Stir in vanilla.
Assemble: Pour the batter evenly over the browned butter in the pan. Do not stir. Spoon the peach mixture (and juices) on top.
Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
Cool Slightly: Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.

💚 Why You’ll Love This Brown Butter Peach Cobbler

✅ The brown butter gives it deep, nutty flavor
✅ Made with simple pantry ingredients
✅ Tastes like Grandma’s Peach Cobbler with a gourmet twist
✅ Works beautifully with fresh or canned peaches
✅ Can be adapted into Peach Cobbler Cookies Crumbl style bites or bars

🌍 A Southern Touch

Peach cobbler has long been a staple of Southern kitchens. The use of brown butter is a more recent spin, inspired by modern baking trends like the Peach Cobbler With Cookie Dough Topping and cookie mashups like Peach Cobbler Cookies Crumbl. Still, the soul of this dessert lies in its rustic simplicity and family-style charm.

🍑 Fun Ways to Serve It

With Bourbon Whipped Cream for grown-up flair
Scooped into waffle cones as a frozen treat
Baked in ramekins for individual servings
Layered with cream cheese filling for a Good Peach Cobbler Recipe twist

🧑‍🍳 Pro Tips for Success

Use ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor.
Let the butter fully brown it should smell nutty but not burnt.
Don’t overmix the batter lumps are fine!
Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra crunch.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

To Store: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To Freeze: Store cooled cobbler in airtight container for up to 2 months.
To Reheat: Warm in the oven at 300°F or microwave individual servings for 30–45 seconds.

Brown Butter Peach Cobbler ready to bake with batter and peach slices — Prepped and ready cobbler bubbling with promise

🥰 Final Thoughts from Emma

Serving of Brown Butter Peach Cobbler with vanilla ice cream on a vintage plate — A warm scoop of comfort peach cobbler and melting ice cream

If you’ve been searching for an Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe that feels nostalgic but still special, this Brown Butter Peach Cobbler is it. Every bite is buttery, golden, and bursting with fruit just like the kind your grandma might’ve made… only with a little extra flair.

Got a favorite way to serve cobbler? Or ever tried making Peach Cobbler Cookies Crumbl style? Let me know in the comments below 💬🍑

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