Peach Cobbler, Easy

By OralW

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds peaches, firm & ripe (5 to 6 medium)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup) -- melted
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• cinnamon and nutmeg for sprinkling
• (optional)

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cut an x in bottom of each peach with a sharp paring knife and blanch
peaches in 2 batches in a 3 quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds.
Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water.
Peel off skin with a paring knife, beginning from scored end, and discard.
Halve peaches, then pit and cut lengthwise into 1/4" slices.

Transfer peaches to a 3 quart heavy saucepan and add lemon juice and 2/3
cup sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, then boil,
stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pour melted butter into a 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Whisk together flour,
baking powder, salt, and remaining cup of sugar in a bowl, then whisk in
milk just until combined. Pour batter over butter (do not stir). Pour
peaches over batter (do not stir). Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon/nutmeg
if desired and bake until cobbler is bubbling and top is golden brown, 40
to 45 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack until warm, about 25 minutes.



Serving Ideas : Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip.