Cobbler Crust Recipes

COBBLER CRUST

Steps:

• Sift together flour and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until pieces are the size of small peas. Add 8 to 10 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending with a fork until a dough forms. Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll into balls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 25 minutes before using.

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH PIE/COBBLER CRUST

Steps:

• Cut the Crisco into the flour and salt. Don't overwork. This should be very rough consistency.
• Beat the egg; add vinegar and water.
• Sprinkle the water mixture over the flour.
• Toss with a fork until coarsley mixed.
• Divide dough in half for two pie crusts. Shape into balls and chill 15 minutes.
• Roll on floured surface.
• Balls of dough may be combined for a large cobbler crust.
• Follow baking instructions for your pie or cobbler.

EASY COBBLER

Steps:

• Melt butter in 9x13 baking dish.
• Mix in flour, milk, sugar, and baking powder.
• Dollop pie filling on top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown.

BLACKBERRY COBBLER

Steps:

• Combine the blackberries and sugar in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add to the pan. Simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in the almond extract and orange zest, then remove from the heat and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, allowing the mixture to cool slightly.
• For the lattice crust: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface to approximately 10 by 14 inches. Cut one pie crust lengthwise into 4 long strips 1 3/4 inches wide (you will have scraps). Cut the second pie crust widthwise into 6 short strips, also 1 3/4 inches wide.
• Place the 4 long strips vertically on a sheet pan with half an inch between them. Fold the first and third strips back on themselves and lay a short strip across. Fold the first and third long strips back to their original position over the top of the short strip. Now fold the long second and fourth strips back. Lay a short strip over and return the long strips. Repeat until you have laid six strips across and have a lattice. Trim the edges a little and put the sheet pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the lattice to harden a little.
• Place the lattice on top of the blackberry mixture. Make an egg wash by beating the egg together with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Brush the lattice with egg wash and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes. (The berries may bubble over slightly, but that's normal.)
• Serve bowls of cobbler with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

OLD FASHIONED PEACH COBBLER

Steps:

• 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.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out half of dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, covering bottom and halfway up sides. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• 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 baked crust.
• 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.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top crust is golden brown.