Old-Fashioned Skillet Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler

Directions

• STEP 1

  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

• STEP 2

  Add 4 tablespoons butter to a 12-inch oven-safe skillet set over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown until it smells toasted and is a deep golden brown, stir often, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the peaches, 1/2 cup brown sugar, bourbon-if using, and vanilla, tossing to combine. Transfer to the oven and bake 10-15 minutes. Reduce the oven to 375 degrees F. 

• STEP 3

  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pecans, baking powder, cinnamon, and the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add 1 stick melted butter and the milk, mix until just combined. Remove the peaches from the oven and dollop batter over the peaches. Dust with cinnamon sugar.

• STEP 4

  Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden on top. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temp with ice cream. 

• STEP 5

  to make ahead: the cobbler can be baked up to 2 days ahead and kept at room temperature.
  Use a combo of fruit: you need a toal of 6 cups fruit. You can use a mix of your favorite stome fruits or 5 cups sliced stone fruit + 1 cup fresh berries.