PEACH COBBLER WITH PRALINE BISCUITS

Peach Cobbler with Praline Biscuits image

This recipe came from a good friend of mine. I bring this often with me to potlucks or family get-togethers.-Jacqueline E. Rusnak, Emporium, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
8 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches
BISCUITS:
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and water until smooth. Stir in peaches. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. , Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; knead 3-4 times. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with reserved pecan mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 1/2-in. slices; place cut side down over peach mixture. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.