Description

This Southern-style peach cobbler features a rich, cinnamon-spiced peach filling tucked between layers of tender, buttery crust. Baked to golden perfection with a lattice topping, it’s the ultimate comfort dessert served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Filling:

2 lbs sliced frozen (or fresh) peaches
1 cup granulated sugar
1½ cups water
8 tbsp butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ cup water (to mix with flour)

For the Crust:

2½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
⅓ cup ice water

Instructions

Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water and mix until a dough forms. Shape into a ball, wrap, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Prepare the Filling: In a large pot, combine peaches, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1½ cups water. Bring to a simmer. Add butter and vanilla, stirring until melted. In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup water with 3 tbsp flour, then stir into the pot to thicken the filling. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until thickened.
Bake Crust Squares: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out half the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into 1-inch squares. Bake for 7 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the peach filling into a greased 13×9 inch baking dish. Fold in the baked crust squares.
Top and Bake: Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips to form a lattice topping over the peach mixture. Bake for 40 minutes at 375°F (190°C), or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Serve: Let cool slightly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For extra richness, brush the top crust with a beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar before baking. You can also add a splash of bourbon to the peach filling for a deeper flavor.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, lattice pie, homemade crust, peach pie, old-fashioned cobbler