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Summer’s Sweetest Cobbler

When the sun shines bright, our taste buds crave something refreshing and indulgent. That’s where this show-stopping cobbler comes in – a masterful blend of juicy stone fruits and plump berries, topped with a crispy, creamy biscuit crust.

The Perfect Pairing: Peaches and Blackberries

Feel free to mix and match your favorite stone fruits and berries, but we can’t get enough of the classic combination of sweet peaches and tangy blackberries. The result is a flavor symphony that will leave your taste buds singing.

A Low-Fuss Recipe for Busy Summer Days

This easy recipe yields 6 servings and can be prepared in just 40 minutes, with only 10 minutes of active cooking time. Plus, it’s perfect for serving à la mode or with a drizzle of heavy cream.

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), frozen
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

For the Filling:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved
• 1 1/2 pounds peaches, pitted and cut into sixths (about 5 cups)
• 12 ounces blackberries (about 2 1/2 cups)

To Assemble:

• 2 teaspoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon coarse sanding sugar (can substitute granulated sugar)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk to aerate and break up any lumps.
3. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture and toss to coat.
4. Smear in the sour cream and heavy cream, then knead until the dough just comes together.
5. Divide into six pieces, flatten into disks, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Assembling the Cobbler

1. Mix together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla seeds in a large bowl.
2. Add peaches and blackberries and mix until the fruit is evenly coated.
3. Turn the fruit mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and stagger the reserved biscuit dough evenly across the top.
4. Brush the tops of the biscuits with sour cream and sprinkle with sugar.
5. Bake until the filling is bubbling, the peaches are tender, and the biscuits are golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.
6. Let cool at least 5 minutes before serving.

The Perfect Beverage Pairing

Saracco Moscato d’Asti, Italy, is a refreshing match for this cobbler. Its light carbonation and flavors of pear, peach, and spice complement the fruit perfectly, cutting through the richness of the dish.