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Peach Cobbler with Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream

Peach Cobbler with Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream is an easy homemade dessert made with fresh peaches, buttery biscuit topping, warm spices, and creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for summer gatherings and family dinners
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Peach Filling

  • 4 fresh peaches pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Biscuit Topping

  • 8 refrigerated biscuits

For Serving

  • Old fashioned vanilla ice cream
  • Extra cinnamon
  • Brown sugar for sprinkling optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash, pit, and slice the peaches into approximately ¾-inch wedges.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the peaches, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, kosher salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the peaches are evenly coated.
  • Divide the butter between two 6-inch cast-iron skillets or melt it in one large 10- or 12-inch oven-safe skillet.
  • Add the peach mixture and all of the juices to the prepared skillet.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the peaches begin to soften and release their juices.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven.
  • Arrange the refrigerated biscuit dough evenly over the warm peaches, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  • Return the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the biscuits become puffed and lightly golden.
  • Sprinkle the tops with a little cinnamon and brown sugar if desired.
  • Bake for another 5 minutes until the biscuits are deeply golden and fully cooked.
  • Allow the Peach Cobbler with Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm with generous scoops of old fashioned vanilla ice cream and an extra dusting of cinnamon.

Notes

  • Frozen peaches may be substituted when fresh peaches are unavailable. Thaw and drain well before using.
  • White peaches create a slightly sweeter cobbler.
  • Vanilla bean ice cream also pairs beautifully with this dessert.
  • Add fresh raspberries or blueberries for a mixed-fruit cobbler variation.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.