Double Crust Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 2 piecespillsbury refrigerated pie crusts
or homemade, 9-inch size
- 6 csliced peaches
fresh, peeled and pitted, or well-drained canned/frozen
- ½ cunsalted butter
browned
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- ¼ cbrown sugar
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspground nutmeg
- 1 tbspcornstarch
for thickening
- 1 cextra pre-baked pie crust pieces
for stuffing the middle
- ½ cflour
for crumble topping
- ¼ csugar
for crumble topping
- 4 tbspcold butter
for crumble topping
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a deep pie dish.
- 2
Roll out one crust and fit it into the bottom of your dish, pressing into the corners. (For a crisper base, pre-bake for 8 minutes before filling.) Reserve the second crust for topping.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally. Continue cooking until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately so it doesn’t burn.
- 4
In a large bowl, toss peaches with granulated and brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Pour the browned butter over the mixture and stir well to coat the fruit evenly.
- 5
Pour half of the peach filling over the bottom crust. If using, scatter a few extra pre-baked crust pieces for extra crunch in the middle. Layer the remaining peaches. Top with the reserved pie crust, trimming and sealing the edges. Cut a few slits in the top to vent steam.
- 6
Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, until the crust is deeply golden and the filling is bubbling through. If the edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
- 7
Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving—the filling will thicken as it sets. Enjoy warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.
Double Crust Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that tastes like a warm hug? This Double Crust Brown Butter Peach Cobbler delivers ultimate comfort, blending sweet, juicy peaches with a rich, nutty flavor that's simply irresistible. It's an approachable recipe that brings homemade goodness right to your table.
What makes this peach cobbler stand out is the ingenious use of browned butter in the filling, which infuses the peaches with a deep, toasty, caramel-like complexity. Paired with not one, but two flaky pie crusts, and even extra pre-baked pie crust pieces tucked into the middle, this cobbler offers an incredible symphony of textures and flavors that goes beyond traditional recipes.
Expect a truly luxurious experience with every bite. The peaches, brightened by a splash of lemon juice and warmed with cinnamon and nutmeg, cook down into a luscious, thick filling thanks to cornstarch. You'll encounter tender fruit, crisp-chewy pockets from the extra crust pieces, and the irresistible flaky tenderness of the double crust, all crowned with a delicate, sweet crumble. It’s a hearty, satisfying dessert perfect for sharing, promising a delightful balance of fruit and buttery pastry.
Customization is easy with this peach cobbler. While fresh, ripe peaches are wonderful, feel free to use well-drained canned or frozen peaches if they are more convenient. For the crust, you can certainly substitute your favorite homemade pie crust for the refrigerated variety. Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your preference, or even add a pinch of cardamom for an exotic twist. The extra pre-baked crust pieces can be omitted if you prefer a simpler filling, though they add a fantastic textural element.
Serve this glorious Double Crust Brown Butter Peach Cobbler warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream. It's the quintessential comfort food dessert, ideal for family gatherings, special occasions, or simply a cozy evening treat.