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Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler: A Taste of True Southern Comfort

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  • Author: SERAPHINA
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler is a classic baked dessert made with juicy fresh peaches, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, citrus juices, and a tender homemade lattice crust.


Ingredients

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Homemade Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Peach Filling:

  • 3 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.

2. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and cold water.

4. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture and gently work into a dough.

5. Shape dough into a ball, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

6. Preheat oven to 350°F.

7. Roll out half of the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.

8. Press dough into a 9×13-inch baking dish, covering the bottom and halfway up the sides.

9. Bake crust for 20 minutes, until lightly golden, then remove and set aside.

10. In a large saucepan, combine peaches, lemon juice, and orange juice.

11. Add butter and cook over medium-low heat until butter melts.

12. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.

13. Stir sugar mixture into the peaches and cook until thickened.

14. Remove from heat and pour filling into the baked crust.

15. Roll out remaining dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 1/2-inch strips.

16. Arrange dough strips in a lattice pattern over the peach filling.

17. Sprinkle top with sugar and drizzle with melted butter.

18. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until crust is deeply golden and filling is bubbling.

19. Let cool slightly before serving.


Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.

Blanch peaches briefly in boiling water to make peeling easier.

Butter can replace shortening, though the crust may be slightly less tender.

Bake earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.

Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 43g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg