Fresh Peach Cobbler

By luvmybuttonsnbows

To make a fresh plum cobbler, substitute halved, pitted fresh plums for the peaches.

Ingredients

• 3 c. peeled, sliced, fresh peaches
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 tbsp. quick cooking tapioca
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 4 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1/4 c. whipping cream
• 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp. water
• extra sweetened whipped cream or whipped cream to pour over dessert

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together peaches, lemon juice and sugar until blended. Add tapioca and almond extract. Spread into a shallow 1-quart baking dish. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream to make a dough. Press together to shape into a ball. Roll out pastry into a round large enough to fit over the peaches. Reserve some dough for cutouts, if desired. Press pastry to edges of pan. Trim. Top with cutouts. Brush with egg yolk mixture. Pierce top with fork to make steam vents. Bake at 375° for 35 to 45 min. or until peaches bubble through vents and pastry is golden. Serve slightly cooled with whipped cream or pourable whipping cream.