Peach Cobbler

This week, we're excited to share a classic Southern dessert recipe with you. The fruit can be swapped and adjusted to match the season.

Ingredients:

For the peach filling:

-        4 cups of fresh peaches, sliced and peeled if desired (about 4-5 medium peaches)

-        1/8 cup granulated sugar

-        1/8 cup brown sugar

-        1 tablespoon lemon juice

-        Zest of ½ lemon

-        1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

-        1 teaspoon cornstarch

-        1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (if desired)

For the cobbler topping:

-        1 cup all-purpose flour

-        1/4 cup granulated sugar

-        1/4 cup brown sugar

-        1 teaspoon baking powder

-        Pinch of salt

-        6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

-        1/4 cup boiling water

For the topping:

-        2 tablespoons granulated sugar

-        1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1.      Preheat the Oven:

-        Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2.      Prepare the Peach Filling:

-        In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1/8 cup granulated sugar, 1/8 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla (when using fresh mix the seeds with the lemon juice to dissolve and add the vanilla bean to the mix), cornstarch, and cinnamon if desired. Toss well to coat the peaches evenly.

-        Pour the peach mixture into an 8x8-inch baking dish or a similarly sized oven-safe dish.

3.      Make the Cobbler Topping:

-        In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

-        Add the chilled butter pieces to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

-        Stir in the boiling water until just combined, forming a thick dough.

4.      Assemble the Cobbler:

-        Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the peach filling, spreading it out as evenly as possible but leaving some gaps for the filling to bubble through.

-        In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

-        Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cobbler topping.

5.      Bake the Cobbler:

-        Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

6.      Cool and Serve:

-        Allow the cobbler to cool for about 15 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set slightly.

-        Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Bon appetite. 

Forough & Le Bon Nosh Team