Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 c. water
  • 8 c. sliced fresh peaches
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1/4 c. dark brown sugar, packed firm
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 c. self-rising flour
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening or 1 stick butter
  • 3/4 c. buttermilk

Method

  • Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar and pecans; set aside.
  • Combine flour and 2 teaspoons sugar; cut in shortening or butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
  • Roll dough to a 12 x 8-inch rectangle; spread with pecan mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  • Starting with long side, roll up jellyroll fashion.
  • Cut roll into 1/2-inch slices; arrange slices over peach mixture.
  • Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Yield:
  • 12 servings.