Sweet Biscuits with Roasted Peaches

Flaky homemade sweet biscuits topped with warm roasted peaches and their syrup, then finished with whipped cream, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream for an easy summer dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Lora

Cost: 3

Equipment

rimmed baking sheet
Parchment paper
Large mixing bowl
pastry cutter
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

6 medium ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
3 tbsp brown sugar, plus more if needed
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp fine salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp fine salt
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup cold heavy cream or buttermilk
1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
softly whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, or plain cream for serving

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, or use a shallow baking dish for the peaches.
Toss the peach wedges with brown sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Spread them in a single layer.
Roast fresh peaches for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once, until tender and syrupy. For canned peaches, roast 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside while baking the biscuits.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and work it in with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture has pea-sized pieces.
Pour in the cold cream or buttermilk. Stir gently until a shaggy dough forms. Add one extra tablespoon of dairy only if the dough looks very dry.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Fold it over itself two or three times, then pat into a 1-inch-thick slab.
Cut into 8 biscuits. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
Bake for 14 to 17 minutes, until the tops are golden and the centers are cooked through.
Split warm biscuits, spoon roasted peaches and syrup over them, and finish with cream, yogurt, or ice cream.

Notes

Use ripe summer peaches for the best flavor. Canned peaches can be substituted and require a shorter roasting time. Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, or fresh cream.

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