Description
Grandma’s peach delight cobbler celebrates Southern comfort with ripe, juicy peaches nestled beneath a golden, buttery crust. Sweet fruit melts into a warm, crumbly topping that beckons you to savor each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup cold water
- 4 tbsps white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Pastry Foundation: Blend flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, creating a textural base for the cobbler.
- Dough Preparation: Whisk egg with chilled water and incorporate into the flour mixture. Knead minimally to form a cohesive dough. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes to develop structure and prevent shrinkage.
- Crust Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and line a 9×13-inch baking dish, pressing gently to cover bottom and sides. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes, creating a sturdy foundation for the filling.
- Peach Filling: Combine peaches with citrus juices in a saucepan. Melt butter into the fruit mixture. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg to create a thickening agent. Fold into peach mixture until smooth and glossy.
- Lattice Topping: Roll remaining dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Slice into strips and weave an intricate lattice over the peach filling. Sprinkle with sugar and drizzle melted butter for a rich, golden finish.
- Final Baking: Return cobbler to oven and bake until lattice turns a deep amber and filling bubbles provocatively, approximately 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving, letting the flavors meld and intensify.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerating the pastry for 30 minutes helps prevent shrinkage and ensures a flakier, more tender crust.
- Fruit Filling Consistency: Slowly heat peaches to release natural juices and prevent burning, creating a smoother, more integrated filling.
- Lattice Weaving Technique: Create uniform strips for an even, professional-looking top that allows steam to escape and promotes attractive browning.
- Sugar Finishing Touch: A final sprinkle of sugar before baking adds a delightful crunch and beautiful caramelized glaze to the cobbler’s surface.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg