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Brown Butter Caramelised Peach Cobbler

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Brown Butter Caramelised Peach Cobbler is a comforting dessert featuring peaches caramelised in nutty brown butter and topped with a soft, golden pastry that bakes into a light sponge-like crust. Served warm with whipped or clotted cream, it offers a perfect balance of rich fruit and tender topping.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45–50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 50 g butter (for browning with the peaches)
  • 2 cans (420 g each) tinned peaches, drained, syrup reserved
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 100 ml milk
  • 30 ml milk (for brushing the dough)
  • 5 ml vanilla essence
  • 1 large egg
  • 280 g cake flour
  • 140 g butter, chilled and cubed
  • 140 g caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (about 25 g)
  • Whipped cream or clotted cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with fan assistance. Prepare four small baking dishes or ramekins.
  2. Place 50 g butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma.
  3. Drain the canned peaches, reserving the syrup if desired. Add the peaches to the browned butter and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly caramelised.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest. Divide the peaches evenly among four baking dishes.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together 100 ml milk, the vanilla essence, and the egg until smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the cake flour and chilled cubed butter. Rub together with fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  7. Add the caster sugar and baking powder and mix evenly.
  8. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and gently mix until a soft dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
  9. Spoon portions of the dough over the peaches in each dish.
  10. Brush the tops with the remaining 30 ml milk and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.
  11. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or clotted cream.

Notes

  • Browning the butter adds a rich nutty flavor that enhances the peaches.
  • Fresh peaches can replace canned peaches; use about 4 cups peeled and sliced.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the topping light and tender.
  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
  • Reheating in the oven helps restore the crisp topping.

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