Louisiana Peach Cobbler

Dessert

Serves 6

Recipe courtesy of Ruston Peach Festival, Ruston, Louisiana

Ingredients:

Filling

3 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter cut in small pieces

Crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter
1/2 cup (or less) heavy cream

Louisiana Peach Cobbler

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Method:

Lay sliced fresh peaches in a buttered 1½-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of sugar. Dot with the 1/4 cup butter, which has been cut into small pieces.

For crust, mix together flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Cut in the remaining 1/4 cup butter. Stir in heavy cream until dough is manageable.

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface; place over sliced peaches.

Bake at 375˚F for 35 minutes, or until top is nicely browned.