Peach Praline Cobbler

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 8 cups sliced, peeled, fresh or frozen peaches
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• Half-and-half or light cream

Preparation

Step 1

1
Thaw frozen peach slices, if using. Do not drain. In a Dutch oven combine peaches, 1 cup granulated sugar, water, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Keep warm.
2
For pecan filling, stir together brown sugar and melted butter or margarine. Add pecans; toss to mix. Set aside.
3
For dough, in a large mixing bowl stir together flour, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center; add buttermilk. Stir just until dough clings together.
4
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle; spread with pecan filling. Roll up from one of the long sides. Cut into twelve 1-inch-thick slices.
5
Transfer hot peach mixture to a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Place slices, cut side down, on top of the hot peach mixture. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden. Serve warm with half-and-half or light cream, if desired. Makes 12 servings.