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:

1. 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.
2. Incorporate Ice Water: Gradually mix in 1/3 cup of ice water until the dough comes together.
3. Chill: Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.

Filling:

1. 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.
2. Melt Butter into Peach Mixture: Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
3. 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:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 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.
3. Fill Baking Dish: Transfer the thickened peach mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish.
4. Incorporate Baked Squares: Once the dough squares are lightly baked, toss them into the peach mixture, folding gently.
5. Top with Lattice: Roll out the remaining dough and slice it into strips. Arrange these strips in a lattice pattern over the cobbler.
6. Bake: Place the assembled cobbler back in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
7. 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.