Title: Hill Country Peach Cobbler
Categories: Dessert
Yield: 1 Dessert

FILLING
2	c	(To 2-1/2) sugar
1/3	c	Cornstarch
8	c	Sliced fresh or frozen peach
1/2	ts	Almond extract
1/4	c	Melted butter
CRUST
2	c	All purpose flour
2	tb	Sugar
1	pn	Salt
1/2	c	Vegetable shortening
4	tb	(To 5) ice water
1/2	c	Melted butter
1/4	c	Sugar

FILLING: in a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add peaches and toss to coat, Stir in extract and butter; set aside.

CRUST: Combine flour, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it is the consistency of cornmeal.

Gradually add ice water until dough olds its shape. Roll out dough 1/4-inch thick on floured board; cut into 1-inch wide strips.

Pour filling into a buttered 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish. Crisscross dough strips over filling. Brush pastry with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in 400-degree F oven 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

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