Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
Ingredients:
For the Peach Filling:
8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
¼ cup boiling water
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Prepare the Peach Filling:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peaches, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake the Peaches: Pour the peach mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Topping:
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add Butter: Blend in the butter using your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add Water: Stir in the boiling water until just combined.
Assemble and Bake:
Add the Topping: Remove the peaches from the oven and drop spoonfuls of the topping over them.
Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together. Sprinkle this mixture over the entire cobbler.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden, about 30 minutes.
Additional Information:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
