Description
This Southern American dessert features tender peaches baked into a spiced filling and crowned with a golden buttery crust. A spiced brown sugar glaze finishes the dish with a glossy, crackled top. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
6 cups sliced fresh peaches (2-3 large, ripe, skin-on)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup light brown sugar (for filling)
1 cup all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (1-inch cubes)
1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for halal)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for glaze)
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and cold butter in a food processor until crumbly Gradually add heavy cream or coconut milk until dough clumps together Chill dough for 30 minutes Toss 6 cups sliced peaches with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 1/4 cup flour Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), then bake for 15 minutes to reduce peaches Roll chilled dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares Arrange dough squares overlapping on top Return to oven and bake 20 minutes, then mix 2 tbsp sugar with 2 tsp water and brush over top Bake final 5 minutes until crust is golden
Notes
Use ripe, skin-on peaches for optimal juiciness
Refrigerate crust dough for flaky texture
Substitute coconut milk for heavy cream in halal preferences
The total flour includes 3/4 cup for crust and 1/4 cup for filling
Serve with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream if avoiding dairy
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American