Zees Grill’s Peach Cobbler

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A Summer Classic 

Embrace the flavors of summer with a classic homemade peach cobbler. Juicy peaches baked under a buttery, biscuit-like topping make a delightful dessert that’s perfect for warm nights.

Is there anything better than warm peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream during the summertime?

Recipe compliments of Executive Chef Trevor Gleave from Zees Grill at The Shaw Club.

Ingredients

Serves 10 – 12 people

Ingredients:

8 fresh Peaches – peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges

¼ cup White sugar

¼ cup Brown sugar

¼ tsp Ground cinnamon

⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg

1 tsp Fresh lemon juice

2 tsp Cornstarch

1 cup All-purpose flour

¼ cup White sugar

¼ cup Brown sugar

1 tsp Baking powder

½ tsp Salt

6 tbsp Unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

¼ cup Boiling water

3 tbsp White sugar

1 tsp Ground cinnamon

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  2. Combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
  3. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  6. Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
  7. Remove peaches from the oven, and drop spoonsful of topping over them. 
  8. Mix 3 tablespoons of white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl, and sprinkle over entire cobbler. 
  9. Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.
  10. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.