A delightful combination of flaky pie crust, juicy spiced peaches, and a crumbly, buttery cobbler topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup ice water
For the Peach Filling:
- 4-5 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate, trim the edges, and crimp. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
2. Prepare the Peach Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gently toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the peaches to release some of their juices.
3. Prepare the Cobbler Topping:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour the peach filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the peach filling, leaving some peaches visible.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any juices that may spill over.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the filling is bubbling, and the cobbler topping is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Let the pie cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Optional additions:
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream makes a wonderful topping.
- You can add a small amount of almond extract to the peach filling for extra flavor.
- For a streusel topping, you can add rolled oats and brown sugar to the cobbler topping recipe.
Enjoy your delicious Peach Cobbler Pie!