Kiwi Cobbler
- 4 cups peeled and sliced kiwi *
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ginger
- 4 tbsp. butter
- margarine
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening
- 3 to 4 tbsp. ice water
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
- margarine
- 1 tsp. sugar
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Combine kiwi and water in an 8- or 9-inch cake pan (should be at least 2 inches deep) or in a casserole of approximate size.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar with spices.
- Mix well.
- Sprinkle over kiwi.
- Dot with the 4 tablespoons butter.
- To make the crust: Combine flour, butter and shortening in bowl of a food processor, fitted with steel blade.
- Process until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Add water gradually, processing until mixture forms a ball.
- Roll dough on lightly floured surface to a circle about 9 to 10 inches in diameter.
- Place on top of fruit filling, allowing any excess pastry to go up sides of pan.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut several small slits in dough to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is thick and bubbly and crust is golden brown.
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream on top, if desired.
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Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6699 (may not work)