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Perfect Southern Peach Bourbon Cobbler Recipe with Easy Vanilla Bean Cream Sauce

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A soulful Southern dessert featuring tender peaches cooked with bourbon, topped with a flaky cobbler crust, and served with a silky vanilla bean cream sauce. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon bourbon for cream sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to peel easily. Slice into ¼-inch thick wedges to yield about 4 cups.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, ½ cup sugar, bourbon, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a small bowl, mix milk and beaten egg, then pour into flour mixture. Stir gently just until combined.
  5. Pour peach filling into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of topping over peaches; it does not need to cover completely.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling bubbles. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  7. While baking, prepare vanilla bean cream sauce by warming heavy cream, sugar, vanilla bean seeds (or extract), and salt in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in optional bourbon. Chill or whip lightly.
  8. Let cobbler cool for 10 minutes after baking. Serve warm with a generous drizzle of vanilla bean cream sauce.

Notes

If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free butter substitutes. Marinating peaches overnight in bourbon intensifies flavor but watch alcohol content for kids. Brushing topping with melted butter or milk and sprinkling sugar before baking creates a crispier crust.

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