Peach Cobbler

Being in the South, it's imperative to have these classics available.  Especially when the peaches here are some of the best you've ever tasted!  My daughter and I love to go peach picking at a local farm nearby.  Peach picking doesn't start here for about another month but the farm still had some available when we went there to pick blueberries.  I quickly brought them home and before we ate them all I knew I'd have to make this cobbler.  

Very simple to assemble, no fancy ingredients and even if you're not a baker, this one is easy. The finished result is wonderful.  Sweet crust with a tiny bit of chewiness around the edges.  The peaches are sweet, tender and juicy.  We topped this with some of the homemade ice cream I made recently and it was amazing. 

Peach season will be here soon!  Time to get ready!

Peach Cobbler

Recipe from Southern Living My Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups fresh peach slices
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375º
2. Melt the butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish or you can melt it in a small bowl and pour it in the dish.
3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, 1 cup of sugar, the baking powder and salt. Add the milk and mix just until its all moist.
4. Pour over the top of the butter. Set aside.
5. In a saucepan, combine the peaches, lemon juice and the remaining 1 cup of sugar and cook until boiling, stirring constantly.
6. Pour over in the prepared dish but DO NOT stir.
7. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.