GEORGIA PEACH DUMPLINGS

Similar to traditional Apple Dumplings but with peaches, of course.

Georgia Peach Dumplings 

FILLING

3 large peaches, cut in half

⅓ cup flour

⅓ cup brown sugar

⅓ cup oats

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon fresh nutmeg

⅓ cup cold butter

1 egg

GLAZE

3 tablespoons butter, room temp

2/3 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 tsp vanilla

PIE CRUST

2 ½ cups flour

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

20 tablespoons butter, (2 1/2 sticks) cold

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

¼ cup Ice cold water

DIRECTIONS

PIE CRUST:

In a food processor, add flour, sugar and salt and pulse to combine. Add butter, cut into 1 inch pieces, and pulse until it looks like coarse meal with no large chunks remaining. Add vinegar and water and pulse until the dough starts to come together. Place on floured surface and knead until all flour is incorporated (it won’t be smooth). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Roll crust into a 12 x 18 inch rectangle and divide into six 6-inch squares.

FILLING:

Mix flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt and oats in a food processor (or use a pastry cutter) until mixture resembles small crumbs.

Scoop out a bit of the peach half so that you have room for more filling. Place half a peach into the center of each dough square and spoon filling into the center of each peach.

Bring the corners of the dough together and pinch the seams to seal. Don’t worry how it looks– it’s supposed to look rustic (at least that’s what I tell myself)! Place in a buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375º. Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush over the tops and sides of the dumplings. Bake for 30-40 minutes until they are golden brown.

GLAZE:

While the peaches are baking, beat butter, powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. Add vanilla. When the peaches have been removed from the oven, spoon the glaze over the top so that it melts down the sides.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.