Peach Cobbler Sweet Roll Filling

Ingredients

• 4 cup frozen peaches (can also use fresh or drained canned peaches; roughly half of a 3 lb bag)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar (regular sugar)
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (estimate; go heavy for strong flavor)
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg (estimate)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• vanilla extract (a splish splash)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp butter (added at the end)
• 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 2 tsp cornstarch (transcript mentions 2 tbsp, but description says 2 tsp; 2 tsp is more standard for this volume)

Steps

1. 1

   Place 4 cups of frozen peaches into a pot or large pan.

2. 2

   Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, a splash of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the pot.

3. 3

   Place the pot over medium heat and begin cooking the mixture.

4. 4

   As the peaches soften, use a spoon or spatula to cut them into smaller, bite-sized pieces within the pan.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to create a smooth slurry.

6. 6

   Pour the cornstarch slurry into the bubbling peach mixture and stir constantly until the liquid thickens and becomes glossy.

7. 7

   Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until completely melted and incorporated.

8. 8

   Allow the filling to cool completely in the pan before transferring to an airtight container.

9. 9

   Store in the refrigerator until ready to use for baking sweet rolls.

Notes

The author suggests making the filling a day in advance so it is completely chilled before assembly. If using canned peaches, ensure they are thoroughly drained before adding to the pot. The spice levels are intended to be strong so they don't fade during the final bake.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• filling
• peach cobbler
• baking
• fruit filling
• vegetarian