My First Cobbler

Today, while jamming to The Temptations, I made my first southern peach cobbler. It tastes just like the cobbler I used to get at the Country Kitchen restaurant in my small hometown, i.e. it's delicious! So simple to make, this will definitely be a recipe I make again, over and over. And next time I'll try to be more patient and wait for my peaches to fully ripen.

Peach and Cinnamon Cobbler
originally found here

Filling:
6 cups peaches, pitted and sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup tapioca (I used Ambrosia canned tapioca)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
Pinch salt

Topping:
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
3 1/2 TBSP sugar
1 1/2 TBSP baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
6 TBSP cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2/3 cup heavy cream, plus additional for brushing

Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Butter a deep 2 1/2 quart baking dish. In a medium bowl stir together the filling ingredients. Pour filling into prepared baking dish.

In a large bowl, prepare the topping. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter and mix with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly pour in the cream and stir until dough just comes together. On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough together. Form 2-inch balls and flatten them slightly.

Evenly arrange the dough rounds on top of the filling. Brush lightly with cream. Bake ~40 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbling.

Michaela Rae

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