Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2.25 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

sugar

0.5 tsp

salt

12 tbsp

unsalted butter

chilled, cut into pieces

4 tbsp

vegetable shortening

cut into pieces

6 tbsp

ice water

8 cup

fresh peaches

sliced

2 cup

sugar

0.25 cup

flour

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

ground

0.5 tsp

ground nutmeg

0.33 cup

butter

Step 1
~3 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Step 2
~3 min

Add chilled butter and vegetable shortening to the flour mixture.

Step 3
~3 min

Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Step 4
~3 min

Drizzle 6 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture.

Step 5
~3 min

Knead with your hands just until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if the dough is dry.

Step 6
~3 min

Gather the dough into a ball and flatten into a disk.

Step 7
~3 min

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface as for a pie, but cut it into an 8-inch square.

Step 9
~3 min

Set the 8-inch square dough aside. Save remaining dough.

Step 10
~3 min

Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C).

Step 11
~3 min

In a Dutch oven or large pot, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 12
~3 min

Let the mixture sit until the sugar is dissolved and a syrup forms.

Step 13
~3 min

Over medium heat, bring the peach mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook until the peaches are tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 14
~3 min

Remove from heat and stir in the melted butter.

Step 15
~3 min

Spoon half of the peach mixture into a lightly buttered 8-inch square Pyrex dish.

Step 16
~3 min

Cover the peach mixture with the prepared pastry square.

Step 17
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 18
~3 min

Spoon the remaining peach mixture over the baked pastry.

Step 19
~3 min

Roll out the remaining pastry and cut into strips about an inch wide.

Step 20
~3 min

Arrange the strips in a loose lattice weave over the peach mixture.

Step 21
~3 min

Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is browned.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar in the peach filling.

Add a splash of almond extract to the peach filling for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm.

Top with vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice Cream
Whipped Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, traditionally served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer holidays
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Summer
Family Gathering
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100