Healthier Southern Peach Cobbler
Description
Made with less sugar, no one will know this peach cobbler is healthier than the original version.
Ingredients
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8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
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1/4 cup boiling water
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Combine peaches, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2-quart baking dish.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine flour, white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
5
Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of flour mixture over them.
6
Mix together 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.