Peach Cobbler with a Chai Spiced Crust
A delightful peach cobbler featuring a fragrant chai-spiced crust, perfect for a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Dough
- 0.5 cup flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 0.75 cup spelt flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 stick unsalted butter (very cold, cut into ½-inch pieces)
- 0.5 cup cold water (very cold)
Peach Filling
- 6 cups peaches (peeled, sliced)
- 1 vanilla bean vanilla bean (seeds scraped or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.33 cup sugar
- Pinch salt salt
- 1.5 tsp lemon juice
Egg wash
- 1 egg yolk egg yolk (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp turbinado or granulated sugar
Instructions
- Mix flours, sugar, salt, and spices; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add cold water gradually, mixing until dough forms; knead briefly, then chill for 1 hour.
- Prepare peach filling by tossing sliced peaches with vanilla, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and lemon juice.
- Roll out chilled dough, cut into 36 discs, and assemble over filling in baking dish.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden.
Notes
Chill the dough well for best texture and flavor.