This hot mess peach-blueberry cobbler is packed with juicy fruit and topped with a drool-worthy cornmeal drop biscuit topping. A warm, golden dessert that’s best served with vanilla ice cream, it’s the perfect way to enjoy seasonal fruit with a little indulgent flair.
Add the peaches to the boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to the ice water bath.
Peel the skins off, slice the peaches into ½-inch wedges, and discard the pits.
Place the peach wedges in a large bowl.
Make Fruit Filling:
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and cornstarch to the peaches.
Stir to combine.
Gently fold in the blueberries.
Pour the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
Make Biscuit Topping:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the chilled butter and use your hands to work it into the flour until pea-sized pieces form.
Add the buttermilk and stir until the dough is combined.
Assemble Cobbler:
Use an ice cream scoop to dollop the biscuit batter on top of the fruit filling, leaving space between the dollops for expansion.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with additional buttermilk and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
Bake Cobbler:
Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the biscuits are golden brown.
Tent with foil after 45 minutes if the biscuits brown too quickly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Serve:
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:Pair this sweet and juicy cobbler with a fruity dessert wine like Moscato or a chilled Riesling for a delightful complement to the fruity flavors.