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Golden peach cobbler with cinnamon topping in a baking dish, ready to be served.

Peach Cobbler

The key to a tender texture lies in understanding ingredients and technique. It's about coaxing the very best out of the peaches themselves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Bowl
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 5 peaches
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar ((150 g))
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons vegetable shortening ((85 g))
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour ((120 g))
  • 1 cup granulated sugar ((200 g))
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk ((180 ml))
  • ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add the sliced peaches, sugar and salt to a saucepan and stir to combine. *(If using canned peaches, skip steps 1 & 2 and follow the directions starting at step 3)*
  • Cook on medium heat for just a few minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and helps to bring out juices from the peaches. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice vegetable shortening into pieces and add to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats, to allow the vegetable shortening to melt. Melting the vegetable shortening in the pan ensures it's evenly distributed, creating a perfectly crisp base for the cobbler.
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, just until combined. Pour the mixture into the pan, over the melted vegetable shortening and smooth it into an even layer.
  • Spoon the peaches and juice (or canned peaches, if using) over the batter. Sprinkle cinnamon generously over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 38-40 minutes. Serve warm, with a scoop of ice cream, if desired. Ensuring each step is followed precisely results in the best peach cobbler.

Notes

During the fall, I like to add 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the flour mixture. In the summer, I sometimes experiment with adding a tablespoon of lemon zest to the peaches before cooking them.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSodium: 303mgFiber: 2gSugar: 47g
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