Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe

In a medium bowl sift together the flour 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. Work in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl whisk together the egg and cold water. Sprinkle over flour mixture and work with hands to form dough into a ball. Chill 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out half of dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish covering bottom and halfway up sides. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

In a large saucepan mix the peaches lemon juice and orange juice. Add 1/2 cup butter and cook over medium-low heat until butter is melted. In a mixing bowl stir together 2 cups sugar nutmeg cinnamon and cornstarch; mix into peach mixture. Remove from heat and pour into baked crust.

Roll remaining dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into half-inch-wide strips. Weave strips into a lattice over peaches. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until top crust is golden brown.