On a sun-drenched afternoon in late summer, the air is thick with the sweet scent of ripening peaches and wild blueberries. My grandmother would gather us around the old oak table, her laughter ringing like a melody as she prepared her famous cobbler. Each ingredient was a note, harmonizing to create a dessert that sang of warmth and love. This recipe is a tribute to those cherished moments, blending the familiar comforts of fruit cobbler with a twist of fresh rosemary in the biscuit topping.

Ingredients

For the Fruit Filling:

  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For the Rosemary Biscuit Topping:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches and blueberries. Sprinkle the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt over the fruit. Gently toss everything together until the fruit is evenly coated. Pour this luscious mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

For the biscuit topping, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and chopped rosemary in a separate bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.

Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the fruit filling, leaving some gaps for the fruit to peek through. This rustic look adds to the charm of the cobbler.

Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly. The aroma will fill your kitchen, invoking memories of family gatherings and lazy afternoons.

Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This dessert is delightful on its own, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream elevates it to pure bliss.

Gather your loved ones, share your cobbler, and bask in the warmth of togetherness. Every bite is a reminder of the simple joys that life brings, and the love baked into each layer.