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Peach cobbler is too sweet

The user made a peach cobbler that was too sweet and wants to reduce the sugar content. The original recipe calls for a total of 2 cups of sugar (1 cup granulated and 1 cup brown sugar). The user notes that the peaches themselves are very sweet, as evidenced by a previously made too-sweet peach/raspberry jam. There's a possibility the user mistakenly used buttermilk pancake mix instead of baking mix. The recipe involves simply combining all ingredients in a slow cooker. To reduce sweetness and enhance peach flavor, a significant reduction in sugar is recommended. The user could try reducing the total sugar by at least half, perhaps starting with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Alternatively, one could omit the brown sugar entirely and use only 1 cup of granulated sugar, adjusting to taste. Adding a touch of lemon juice or zest to the peaches can also balance sweetness and brighten the peach flavor. If buttermilk pancake mix was used, it might contribute additional sweetness, so this is a factor to consider when adjusting sugar.
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