OLD FASHIONED PEACH COBBLER
Serves 6 to 8.
Pastry
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold milk
Filling
4 to 5 cups frozen sliced peaches, thawed*
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add milk, mixing with fork; shape into ball. Remove 1/3 of pastry dough; set aside. On lightly floured surface, roll out two-thirds of pastry dough to in a 10x6-inch rectangle. Place in a 11-3/4 inch x 7-3/4-inch baking dish. Set aside. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except butter. Spoon mixture into pastry; place pieces of butter over top. Roll out remaining dough; cut into 1/2-inch wide strips. Place strips on peach filling to form lattice; trim dough on sides. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
*Substitute 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
Serving Suggestions
Bring your favorite summer meal to a great end with this simple cobbler.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 493 calories; Protein 5 grams; Fat 16 grams; Sodium 376 milligrams; Cholesterol 10 milligrams; Saturated Fat 5 grams; Carbohydrates 84 grams; Fiber 3 grams
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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