Louisiana Spiced Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1.5 cups Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, finely grated
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Bourbon(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the half cup of butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish to melt in the oven while it preheats.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, 1 cup of brown sugar, grated ginger, cloves, and cinnamon over medium heat.

3. 3

   Cook the peach mixture for 5-7 minutes until the sugar dissolves and forms a rich, bubbling syrup; stir in the bourbon if using.

4. 4

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining half cup of brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gently stir the milk and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients until just combined to create a thick batter.

6. 6

   Remove the hot baking dish from the oven and pour the batter directly over the melted butter—do not stir.

7. 7

   Carefully spoon the warm peach mixture and all of its syrup over the batter, ensuring even distribution without mixing the layers.

8. 8

   Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust has risen to the top and is golden brown and the edges are caramelized.