THE BEST PEACH COBBLER / DOUBLE CRUST

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An old-fashioned cobbler just like Grandma used to make. It's not one of those dump and go recipes. This one is made with love. The beauty of a cobbler is the crust doesn't have to be perfect like a pie and the double crust gives the cobbler an old-timey feel. Once you break through the flaky crust, the filling is full of sweet...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp sugar
1/4 c shortening (cold) i always use crisco
12 Tbsp butter, sliced and cold
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 - 1/2 c ice water
FILLING
10 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (if peaches are out of season, use thawed and drained frozen peaches, i used 3 - 16 oz bags)
1 c sugar
1 c water
1/4 c butter
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt
3 - 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Make the crust and chill for 30 minutes. Sift the flour, salt, and sugar.
  • 2. Add flour mixture to food processor; add the shortening, pulse about 6 times. Add the cold butter, pulse 5 - 6 times. The mixture should look like gravel.
  • 3. Then add the water, a little at a time.
  • 4. Pulse until a ball forms.
  • 5. Cut dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • 6. Filling: Melt butter in a med-large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar and water and cook until sugar is dissolved. Add nutmeg, salt, peaches, cinnamon, and flour.
  • 7. Cook for 5 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to cool.
  • 8. Assemble: Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 9. Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and roll each disk into a 9-inch square approximately 1/4-inch thick. Place into a 9 x 13 sprayed baking dish. I used my fingers to press into place. Bring up on the sides of the dish about an inch.
  • 10. Pour the cooled filling into the crust.
  • 11. Roll out the top crust; place over the filling (I roll the dough onto my rolling pin, then roll onto filling). It does not have to be perfect. I cut 4 - 6 slits to vent. I brush the top with heavy cream and sprinkle it with sugar but this is optional.
  • 12. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the juices are bubbly (about 45 minutes). Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • 13. Enjoy! This is also great served with a scoop of ice cream.

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