This Nectarine Cobbler is both cozy and summery, making it the perfect dessert as we transition to Fall! Peaches get all the glory, but nectarines have my heart, so I had to feature them here!

Nectarine Cobbler in a black oval baking dish topped with fresh nectarines and three scoops of vanilla ice cream.

This post may contain affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I’ll never link to anything I don’t use and love! Click here for full disclosure and privacy policy.

This Nectarine Cobbler is spiced nectarine filling topped with sweet cornmeal biscuits! The sweet, juicy nectarines paired with the warm flavor of cinnamon and irresistible cornmeal biscuits will have you reaching for seconds!

If you enjoy this recipe, check out the posts for my Blackberry and Apple Crumble, Peach Cobbler Pound Cake, and Apricot Tart!

Jump to:

Ingredients
Instructions
Variations
Equipment
Storage
Other Recipes You May Like
Nectarine Cobbler
💬 Comments

Ingredients

Here is everything you need to make this comforting treat! Measurements for each ingredient are listed in the recipe card, below.

Cornmeal Biscuit Topping Ingredients

Flour - Provides structure for the biscuits. I used all-purpose flour.
Cornmeal - Lends flavor and a light texture to the biscuits. I prefer using finely ground cornmeal so the biscuits aren't gritty, but you can use whatever cornmeal you prefer/hand on-hand.
Brown Sugar - For sweetness and keeping the biscuits moist.
Baking Powder - For leavening.
Salt - To enhance and balance the flavors of the biscuits.
Unsalted Butter - For moisture, richness, and a flaky texture. Unsalted so that you control the amount of salt in the recipe. You want the butter to be cold for best results!
Buttermilk - I do suggest that you use the buttermilk listed in the recipe for the most tender biscuits! That said, you can make a quick substitution with milk and vinegar or lemon juice if you don’t have it on-hand (more info in the recipe notes!).
Raw Sugar - For sprinkling over the biscuits before baking. This ingredient is optional, but I love the added crunch and sweetness on the tops of the biscuits!

Nectarine Filling Ingredients

Nectarines- You can't make a nectarine cobbler without them! I didn't peel the nectarines, as I like the texture they provide and the peels help hold the fruit together a bit.
Granulated Sugar - For sweetness.
Brown Sugar - For sweetness and a slight molasses flavor.
Cornstarch - To help absorb some of the juices from the fruit so that your crumble isn't a watery mess!
Vanilla Bean Paste - For flavor. I just love the taste and the gorgeous black flecks left in the filling! If you'd prefer not to use paste, you can substitute with an equal measure of vanilla extract instead.
Lemon Juice - To balance the sweetness from the apples and sugar.
Ground Cinnamon and Nutmeg - For flavor.
Salt - To balance and enhance the flavors of the filling.

Instructions

Here I'll show you how to make this cozy cobbler, step by step! It's so easy! More detailed instructions are included in the recipe card, below.

Combine the dry ingredients for the biscuit topping and cut in the cold butter.
Add buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together.
Pat the dough out on a floured surface and cut out biscuits. Place the biscuits in the refrigerator until needed.
Toss the sliced nectarines with the rest of the filling ingredients.
Pour the fruit mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.
Pull the dish from the oven and place the biscuits on top. Bake another 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling.

Variations

Here are a few flavor variations to consider for this recipe:

Change the spices - The recipe uses cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg as written, but it would be fantastic with ginger, clove, or cardamom!
Change the fruit - While I love the nectarines used in this recipe, it's easily changed to what's in-season, your preferences, or what's available at your local farmer's market! Other stonefruits and berries are fantastic options. Try combining different fruits to find your favorite combination!

Nectarine Cobbler in a small white ramekin with a silver spoon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Equipment

Here are a few things that I used when whipping up this crumble:

Pastry Blender - I prefer to use a pastry blender to cut the butter in to the other topping ingredients, finding it faster and easier that way. That said, a fork will do the same job.
Silicone Spatula - There's no necessity for using a certain type of spatula, but I prefer to use a spatula to a spoon to toss the fruit with the other ingredients to help keep them from breaking apart. Alternatively, if you don't mind getting a little messy, you could toss the fruit with your hands.
Baking Dish - I used an oval baker that's approximately 12 inches by 8 inches in size. A 10-inch round baking dish will give you about the same result. You want to use a glass or ceramic baking dish, as a metal pan may discolor the fruit and/or lend a metallic taste to your dessert! You can use whatever size baking dish you have, just keep in mind that using this recipe with a smaller dish will make the filling and topping thicker, requiring more oven time to bake through.

Storage

Your Nectarine Cobbler will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to three days. That said, the biscuit topping will start to get soggy after day one, so make sure to enjoy it!

For longer storage, you can freeze your unbaked Nectarine Cobbler, with the fruit filling and biscuit topping frozen separately, in airtight containers for up to three months. Just thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake as directed in the recipe.

Other Recipes You May Like

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

Nectarine Cobbler