Description
At its core, a Peach Bourbon Pecan Cobbler is a deep-dish fruit dessert topped with a thick, biscuit-like crust. Unlike a pie, which has a structured bottom crust, a cobbler is all about the interaction between the bubbling fruit juices and the doughy topping that “cobbles” together during the baking process.
Ingredients
Peach Filling
6–7 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
(or 2 (29 oz) cans sliced peaches, drained)½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp bourbon (optional but traditional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
Cobbler Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup milk or buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping
Extra chopped pecans
Turbinado or brown sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar.
Make the peach filling:
In a large bowl, toss peaches with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, bourbon, vanilla, and pecans.
Spread evenly in the baking dish.Make the cobbler topping:
In another bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter using fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
Stir in milk and vanilla just until combined.Assemble:
Spoon or drop the topping over the peaches (it doesn’t need to fully cover them).
Sprinkle extra pecans and sugar on top if desired.Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
Keywords: Spiced Bourbon Peach Crumble, Southern Pecan Peach Cobbler, Bourbon Infused Fruit Cobbler, Homemade Peach and Nut Bake
