Peach Cobbler

With it being peach season we would be remiss to not include a peach cobbler recipe.  There is no "I'll just try a little" with this cobbler.  You will become more and more addicted with each bite.  Instead of a crumble topping we used a cake with this cobbler.  The sweetness of the peaches and the butteriness of the cake will make you want to go back for seconds.  Serve it a la mode or with some whipped cream.

Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

For the filling:

4 cups sliced peaches, peeled (you can use a combination of yellow and white peaches)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup water

2 TBSP corn starch

1 tsp lemon juice

dash of cinnamon
1 TBSP peach liqueur (optional)

For the batter:

1 cup sugar

1 cup flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp cinnamon (all depending on how you like cinnamon, we usually use a little less than 1/4 tsp)

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2.  For the filling, combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

3.  While the peach filling is simmering, make the batter.  In a medium size bowl combine sugar, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.  Slowly add milk to dry ingredients until well combined. 

4.  Slice butter into about 6 pieces and put into a 2 quart pyrex dish and melt in oven.  Once butter has melted pour the batter on the butter (without mixing).  Spoon the peach filling in the center of the batter.  (If you have some peach filling left over, save it and it is great just spooned over ice cream)

5.  Bake in oven until batter covers the peaches and the crust browns, approximately 30 minutes.

6.  Once out of the oven let set for about 10 minutes.  Best if served a little warm.

Yields 6 servings