Old Time Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water

4 lbs fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 tbs ground nutmeg
2 tbs ground cinnamon
1 tbs cornstarch

1 tbs sugar
1 tbs butter, melted

Directions:



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 30 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out half of dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Place in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish, covering bottom and halfway up sides. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

3. In a large saucepan mix the peaches 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 1/4 cups sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and cornstarch; mix into peach mixture. Remove from heat and pour into baked crust.

4. Roll remaining dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. Weave strips into a lattice over peaches. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter.

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