Grandma’s Peach Cobbler Pie Recipe Revamped
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 lbs of sliced frozen peaches
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) of butter
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups of water, divided
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp of all-purpose flour
For the Crust:
- 1 cup of butter-flavored shortening
- 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/3 cup of ice water
Preparation:
Crust:
- Mix Flour and Shortening: In a large bowl, sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Add the shortening, and using a pastry cutter or dough hooks, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate Ice Water: Gradually mix in 1/3 cup of ice water until the dough comes together.
- Chill: Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Filling:
- Combine Peaches and Spices: In a large pot, combine the peaches, 1 cup of water, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set the pot over medium-high heat.
- Melt Butter into Peach Mixture: Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Thicken: Dissolve 3 tbsp of flour in the remaining 1/2 cup of water, then stir this slurry into the bubbling peach mixture. Reduce the heat to low.
Assembly:
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Dough Squares: Roll out half of the chilled dough on a floured surface. Cut it into 1-inch squares and arrange them on a cookie sheet. Bake for 7 minutes until slightly golden.
- Fill Baking Dish: Transfer the thickened peach mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Incorporate Baked Squares: Once the dough squares are lightly baked, toss them into the peach mixture, folding gently.
- Top with Lattice: Roll out the remaining dough and slice it into strips. Arrange these strips in a lattice pattern over the cobbler.
- Bake: Place the assembled cobbler back in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of Grandma’s upgraded Peach Cobbler Pie, perfect for bringing a taste of nostalgia to any gathering or cozy night in.