Fresh peaches and homemade crust, but worth every minute! Absolutely delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream! Never any leftovers with this dessert!
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
Additional: 30 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients.
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 pounds fresh peaches – peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Preparation.
Step 1.
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 for 30 minutes.
Step 2.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out half of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Place in a 9×13 inch baking dish, covering bottom and halfway up sides. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 3.
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 the baked crust.
Step 4.
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.
Step 5.
Bake in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top crust is golden brown.
