Peach Shortcake Recipe
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Peach Shortcake

By: Karen Owen 
"With blushing fresh peaches in plentiful supply, Karen Owen of Rising Sun, Indiana thinks this appealing layered dessert can't be beat. 'Brown sugar and ginger give the shortcake its mellow, sweet-spicy flavor,' she notes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • FILLING:
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh peaches or nectarines, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

  1. Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk, stirring only until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 times.
  2. Pat evenly into a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.
  3. Just before serving, combine peaches, 4 tablespoons brown sugar and ginger. Whip cream with remaining brown sugar until stiff.
  4. Split shortcake into two layers; place bottom layer on a serving platter. Spoon half of the peach mixture over cake; top with half of cream. Cover with second cake layer and remaining peach mixture. Garnish with remaining cream; sprinkle with pecans.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by Patlanna   view full review
this looks and tastes so delicious. It was scrumtious.!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by OCTOVUS   view full review
Made JUST the biscuits. A hit! Followed ingredients exactly, but shaped into 4 biscuits, baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by beckyw   view full review
Excellent! I tried it with whole wheat as well and it was very good. I baked the shortcake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by clover   view full review
I only made the shortcake but it was delicious! I was looking for an egg-free shortcake recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by jdifebo   view full review
good shortcake recipe. didn't care for the salt in it...It could be tasted. Cake was nice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2012 by Jake's Mom   view full review
Easy and yummy!! Used canned peaches - did not have fresh (should have mashed half of them)...

 

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