Here’s a classic recipe for Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Pie—juicy peaches topped with a golden, buttery crust.
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Pie
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 6–7 cups fresh or canned peaches, peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or 3 tbsp flour)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
For the crust/topping:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup cold shortening (optional, for flakier crust)
- 4–5 tbsp ice water
Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 375°F (190°C).
- Make the crust:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter (and shortening if using) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water until dough holds together.
- Divide into two portions: one slightly larger for the bottom crust, the other for the top.
- Roll out the bottom portion and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a bowl, combine peaches, sugars, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat.
- Pour peach mixture into the pie crust.
- Top the pie:
- Roll out the top portion of dough and cover the filling.
- Cut slits or create a lattice pattern to allow steam to escape.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake 45–55 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- If the edges brown too quickly, cover with foil halfway through baking.
- Cool & serve:
- Let pie cool at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream for a classic touch.
💡 Tips:
- Use a mix of sweet and slightly tart peaches for balanced flavor.
- Fresh peaches work best, but canned peaches (drained) are fine in a pinch.
- For extra richness, brush the crust with an egg wash before baking.
I can also give a shortcut version with a biscuit or crumble topping—like a hybrid cobbler–pie—that’s faster but still old-fashioned delicious.
Do you want me to share that version?
