Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh peaches, or 6 cups frozen peach slices, pitted and sliced
• ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 tsp), plus more if needed
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• ½ tsp flavoring (½ to 1 tsp), such as nutmeg, citrus zest, cinnamon, ginger, or vanilla, or ¼ tsp almond extract

Steps

1. Heat the oven. Preheat to 350°F.
2. Cook the peaches. In a 10- to 12-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat, combine the peaches, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the juices thicken slightly, 2 to 4 minutes.
3. Season the peaches. Transfer the peaches and juices to a bowl. Taste and add a little more lemon juice if needed.
4. Brown the butter. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty-smelling, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave the butter in the skillet.
5. Make the batter. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the buttermilk and your chosen flavoring. Stir just until combined.
6. Assemble. Pour the batter over the browned butter without stirring. Spoon the peaches and their juices evenly over the batter, again without stirring. Sprinkle with a little extra sugar for a crisp top, if desired.
7. Bake. Bake until golden brown on top, 50 to 60 minutes.
8. Cool and serve. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.