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Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish, serves 18 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Description

This old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe is a nostalgic dessert featuring fresh peaches with a homemade buttery crust, baked to golden perfection. Perfectly paired with vanilla ice cream, this classic Southern dessert is sure to delight and bring back memories of simpler times.

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Filling:

  • 3 pounds fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients for the crust and filling to begin preparation.
  2. Make Crust Dough: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Incorporate the shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Egg and Water: Whisk the egg and cold water together in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the flour mixture and work it with your hands to form a dough ball. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat Oven and Roll Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out half of the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  5. Prepare Bottom Crust: Place the rolled dough into a 9x13-inch baking dish, covering the bottom and halfway up the sides. Bake until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.
  6. Prepare Filling: In a large saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, orange juice, and lemon juice. Add the butter and cook over medium-low heat until the butter is fully melted.
  7. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add this mixture to the peach mixture and stir until combined thoroughly.
  8. Assemble Peach Filling: Pour the peach filling into the pre-baked crust in the baking dish.
  9. Prepare Top Crust Lattice: Roll out the remaining dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 1/2-inch wide strips and weave a lattice pattern over the peach filling.
  10. Finish and Bake: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over the lattice and drizzle with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top crust is golden brown.
  11. Serve: Allow to cool slightly then serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Notes

  • Peel peaches easily by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transferring to ice water.
  • Use ripe but firm peaches for the best filling texture.
  • Ensure the crust dough is chilled well to make handling easier and to improve flakiness.
  • The lattice top not only looks attractive but allows steam to escape for an evenly cooked filling.
  • Serve warm with your favorite vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/old-fashioned-peach-cobbler-recipe/