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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Warm Peach Cobbler
Serves 6

1 (29 oz.) can cling peaches in syrup
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. pure vanilla flavoring
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 c. all purpose unbleached flour
1/3 c. uncooked rolled oats 1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4-5 tbsp. cold water

Preheat oven to 350 F. Set out an 8 x 8 baking dish - ungreased.

Drain peaches, reserve 3/4 c. syrup.

Combine 1/3 c. granulated sugar and the cornstarch in a small saucepan. Slowly stir in reserved syrup; stir well. Add vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Set aside.

Topping: Combine brown sugar, 1/2 c. flour, oats, butter, pecans and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir together to form coarse crumbs.

Dough: Combine 1 1/2 c. flour, 1 tbsp. granulated sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Cut in butter 'til mixture forms pea sized pieces. Sprinkle water, 1 tbsp. at a time, over the flour mixture. Toss lightly with a fork until mixture holds together. Press together to form a ball.

Press dough to form a 5-6 inch disk. Roll dough into a 1/8 inch thick 10 inch square. Press dough into baking dish and 1 inch up its sides.

Arrange peaches over the crust. Pour sauce over peaches. Sprinkle crumb topping over peaches. Bake 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

May be served with a splash of heavy cream or almond flavored whipped cream (see below).

Almond Flavored Whipped Cream:

1 c. chilled whipping cream
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pure almond flavoring

Chill large bowl and beaters. Pour in cream. Beat at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add almond flavoring and sugar. Whip until stiff peaks are formed.