Southern Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 9 cups peaches, sliced into thin wedges (about 8 fresh peaches, or 3 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons butter, chilled and grated
- 1/2 cup boiling water
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon