Fresh Peach Cobbler

By srumbel

The crust is just perfect! The outside is a bit crunchy while the inside is warm, and soft and gooey, just the way I like it. I’m always easily amused with cobblers in that the peaches get poured on top of the batter, yet during baking, the crust rises above the peaches. Am I the only one that finds this amusing? The peaches underneath that fabulous crust are juicy and sweet with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Be sure you are using juicy, ripe peaches for the best peachy flavor. And remember to peel those peaches too!
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Ingredients

• 6-8 6-8 5 fresh, ripe peaches (about 5 cups), peeled and sliced
• 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 2 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 1/2 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (about 1 minute in the microwave will do)
• 1 1 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1 1 cup milk
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1.Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees.
2.Pour melted butter in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
3.In a medium sized bowl sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar (reserve the other cup for the peaches), 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add in 1 cup milk and stir just until all ingredients are combined. Pour the batter over the butter. DO NOT STIR.
4.In a large saucepan, combine sliced peaches, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour the peach mixture evenly over the batter. DO NOT STIR *Note: One option for modifying this recipe to make it less sweet is to use 1/2 cup of sugar here. Also, the order is correct. Butter, batter, peaches. During baking, the batter rises above the peaches!
5.Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
6.Cool slightly before serving