Crunch Peach Cobbler
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Crunch Peach Cobbler
Yield
Makes about 6 servings
Ingredients
| 1/3 | cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided |
| 1 | tablespoon cornstarch |
| 1 | can (29 ounces) or 2 cans (16 ounces each) cling peach slices in syrup, drained and 3/4 cup syrup reserved |
| 1/2 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour, divided |
| 1/2 | cup packed light brown sugar |
| 1/3 | cup uncooked old-fashioned or quick oats |
| 1/4 | cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | cup shortening |
| 4 | to 5 tablespoons cold water |
| Whipped cream for garnish |
Preparation
- Combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Slowly add reserved 3/4 cup peach syrup. Stir well. Add vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Set aside.
- For crumb topping, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, oats, butter and cinnamon in small bowl; stir until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine remaining 1-1/2 cups flour, remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and salt in small bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture forms pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over flour mixture. Toss lightly with fork until mixture holds together. Press together to form ball.
- Roll dough into 10-inch square, 1/8 inch thick. Fold dough in half, then in half again. Carefully place folded dough in center of 8-inch square baking dish. Unfold and press onto bottom and about 1 inch up sides of dish. Arrange peaches over crust. Pour reserved peach sauce over peaches. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping.
- Bake 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.
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