Peach Berry Cobbler

Cobbler is a traditional dish in the United States. It is a dessert consisting of a fruit filling poured into a large baking dish over a batter that rises through when baking. The batter forms as a dumpling within the cobbler as well as a crust for the top. Delicious dessert!

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups (330 ml) cake flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream, plus extra for brushing 

Filling

• 2 pounds (4-5 large) peaches
• 6 cups mixed berries, such as raspberries, blueberries and blackberries
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Peach brandy, Kirsch or Grand Marnier
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Streusel Topping

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
• Pinch each cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamon
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream for glazing shortcakes
• 2 tablespoons sugar for glazing shortcakes

Method

1. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to make shortcake.
2. Add the butter and pulse just until the mixture forms small gravel-like pieces. With the motor running, pour the cream through the feed tube, stopping just before the dough forms a ball.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until it forms a smooth ball, being careful not to overwork it.
4. On a lightly floured board, roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out 6 circles, gathering and re-rolling the scraps if necessary.
5. Place them on a baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to assemble the cobbler.
6. In large pot of boiling water blanch peaches for about 1 minute. Plunge into an ice-bath. Remove skins, cut in half and remove pits. Cut each half into 4 or 5 slices and place in large bowl. Add mixed berries, brown sugar, lemon juice, Peach brandy and cinnamon. Stir to mix thoroughly.
7. Spoon fruit mixture into a lightly buttered 13x9x2½-inch baking dish.
8. To prepare streusel in a medium bowl, combine flour and sugar. Using a fork, cut in butter until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in remaining streusel ingredients.
9. Preheat the oven to 375. Sprinkle prepared streusel mixture over fruit filling in dish. Place prepared shortcake circles on top. Lightly brush shortcakes with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.
10. Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until shortcakes are golden brown and fruit filling is bubbling and thickened. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
11. For the presentation warm the cobbler, if made earlier in the day. Serve with your favorite ice cream or softly whipped cream.

(Source: joelens.blogspot.com)