Description

A rustic, forgiving summer dessert made with fresh peaches and a simple biscuit topping, cooked on the grill or in the oven for a smoky, caramelized flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

4–5 large fresh peaches (about 2 lbs / 900g), cut into wedges
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (55g)
2–3 tablespoons milk (30-45ml)
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Whipped cream, optional for serving

Instructions

Wash peaches and cut into ½-inch thick wedges, removing pits. Do not peel.
In a large bowl, toss peach wedges with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out juices.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another small bowl, whisk melted butter and milk together.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork until just combined and shaggy. Do not overmix.
Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F / 200°C) or oven to 425°F (220°C).
If grilling, place cast-iron skillet on grill grates for 2 minutes to heat. If using oven, ensure skillet or baking dish is ready.
Pour peach mixture (including all juices) into the hot skillet.
Drop big spoonfuls of batter over the peaches. Do not worry about covering completely.
Cook for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and juices are bubbling vigorously. If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve immediately with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender biscuits. Letting the peaches sit with sugar is crucial for flavor. This recipe can be made in the oven if grilling is not possible. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and almond milk.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion with ice c
Calories: 280
Sugar: 32
Sodium: 120
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3

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