Description
Southern charm meets sweet indulgence in this Peach Delight Cobbler, where ripe, juicy peaches nestle beneath a golden, buttery crust. Summer’s most beloved dessert promises comfort and nostalgia with each warm, spiced bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds fresh peaches – peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- ½ cup butter
- 1 large egg
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Spices and Thickeners:
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Craft a delicate pastry foundation by combining flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing vessel. Integrate shortening until the mixture resembles sandy granules.
- Whisk egg with chilled water, then gently fold into the flour blend. Knead minimally until a cohesive dough forms. Encase in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour to firm.
- Heat the oven to a moderate 350°F. Extract the chilled dough and carefully roll out to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Drape the dough into a 9×13-inch baking dish, pressing to line the bottom and partial sides.
- Bake the crust until it achieves a golden hue, roughly 20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine peaches with citrus juices. Melt butter into the fruit mixture over gentle heat.
- Create a thickening agent by whisking together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold this mixture into the peach preparation until smooth and uniform.
- Pour the fragrant peach filling into the pre-baked crust, ensuring even distribution.
- Roll remaining dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Slice into delicate strips and weave an elegant lattice across the filling.
- Sprinkle the top with a final dusting of sugar and drizzle with melted butter for a glossy finish.
- Return to the oven and bake until the lattice transforms into a rich, amber-toned crust, approximately 35-40 minutes.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Chill the dough for exactly 30 minutes to ensure a flaky, tender crust that perfectly complements the juicy peach filling.
- Juice Selection: Fresh orange and lemon juice elevate the peach flavor, adding brightness and balancing the sweetness of the cobbler.
- Lattice Technique: Weaving the dough strips creates a beautiful, professional-looking top that allows steam to escape and ensures a crisp, golden crust.
- Spice Balance: The combination of cinnamon and nutmeg provides warm, aromatic depth that enhances the natural sweetness of the peaches.
- Butter Magic: Drizzling melted butter over the lattice top adds a rich, golden finish and creates an irresistible crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg