Hill Country Peach Cobbler

by Mary Ellen Jenson

Prep time: 0:30 Overall time: 1:30

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

MMMMM--------------------------FILLING-------------------------------
2 c (To 2-1/2) sugar
1/3 c Cornstarch
8 c Sliced fresh or frozen peach
1/2 ts Almond extract
1/4 c Melted butter
MMMMM---------------------------CRUST--------------------------------
2 c All purpose flour
2 tb Sugar
1 pn Salt
1/2 c Vegetable shortening
4 tb (To 5) ice water
1/2 c Melted butter
1/4 c Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Filling:
In a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add peaches and toss to coat, stir in extract and butter; set aside.

Crust:
Combine flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it is the consistency of cornmeal. Gradually add ice water until dough olds its shape. Roll out dough 1/4-inch thick on floured board; cut into 1-inch wide strips. Pour filling into a buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Criss-cross dough strips over filling. Brush pastry with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 400°F oven 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

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