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Perfect Bourbon Peach Cobbler Recipe with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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A quick and easy bourbon peach cobbler with a buttery, flaky crust served warm with creamy vanilla bean ice cream. This comforting dessert combines the warmth of bourbon-soaked peaches with a rustic topping for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (frozen peaches can be used off-season)
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (or dairy-free butter substitute for vegan)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla bean ice cream (homemade or store-bought) for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and slice peaches. In a large bowl, toss peaches with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, bourbon, and cinnamon. Let macerate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  4. Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or forks until coarse crumbs form with some pea-sized bits.
  5. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined; batter should be slightly lumpy.
  6. Pour peach mixture with juices into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Dollop topping evenly over peaches, allowing some peaches to peek through.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and peach juices bubble. Tent with foil after 25 minutes if topping browns too quickly.
  9. Let cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes to thicken juices and firm crust.
  10. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top.

Notes

Use cold butter to achieve a tender, flaky crust. Do not overmix the topping batter to avoid toughness. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Let cobbler rest before serving for best texture. Frozen peaches can be used after thawing and draining excess liquid. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and ensure baking powder is gluten-free. For dairy-free or vegan, substitute milk and butter accordingly. Bourbon can be replaced with vanilla extract or peach liqueur if desired.

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