Simple Southern Peach Cobbler

Submitted by clubfoody

"Served warm with a nice big scoop of vanilla ice cream, this is a delicious dessert to enjoy this summer while the peaches are in season. VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4CMuOaEKHY"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• FRUIT MIX

• 8 large peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1⁄4 cup peach schnapps
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• DOUGH

• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt, ground
• 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into pieces
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream

• TOPPING

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. In a large bowl, combine peaches, peach schnapps, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir to coat and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; whisk until mixed. Add ¾ cup butter and with a dough blender, cut butter in until mixture is crumbly; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and when melted, add peach mixture. Stir well and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole.
4. Pour in ½ cup heavy cream in the dough and stir just enough so the liquid is absorbed – don’t overdo it. Spoon dough over the peach mixture and gently spread it out with a spatula. Pour 2 tablespoons heavy cream over and brush on evenly.
5. In a small bowl, combine sugar and ground cinnamon; sprinkle over the cobbler. Place small pieces of butter all over the top. Place casserole on a baking sheet in case it overflows and transfer to the preheated oven; bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the top is nice and golden brown.
6. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream. Serves 8.