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Glenn’s Peach Cobbler

Crust topping:
2 1/2 cups flour, all purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt 
1 cup sugar 
1/2 cup Crisco shortening 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
3/4 cup milk

1 box yellow cake mix (dry part only) 

Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients, add milk and mix to a smooth batter.  Set aside. 

Filling: 

1 number 10 can sliced cling peaches in light syrup 
9 tablespoons cornstarch 
2 cups brown sugar 
1/2 cup sugar 
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 
1 stick of unsalted butter 

Directions:

  • Make crust topping and set aside. 
  • Drain peach syrup and place into a medium size sauce pot.  Set peaches aside. 
  • Add all of the cornstarch to the peach syrup and whisk until all lumps of cornstarch are dissolved. 
  • Cook the syrup and cornstarch with both sugars and cinnamon until it becomes thickened. 
  • Mix in the drained peaches and place into a large dutch oven or large casserole dish or dishes. 
  • Sprinkle all of the yellow cake mix on top of the peaches. 
  • Cut pieces of butter and distribute evenly on top of cake mix. 
  • Drop spoonfuls of crust topping batter over the entire surface. 
  • Bake at 350F until the top crust is golden brown and delicious, takes about an hour.

Thanks Glenn.

 

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admin on December 3rd 2008 in Dessert, Recipes