Peach Cobbler

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: 55-60 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients:

For the Peach Filling:

• 6 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches (about 6-8 peaches)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Cobbler Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Peach Filling:

2. Prepare Peaches:
   • If using fresh peaches, peel, pit, and slice them. If using canned peaches, drain the syrup.
3. Combine Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
4. Transfer to Baking Dish:
   • Transfer the peach mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Cobbler Topping:

5. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
7. Pour Batter Over Peaches:
   • Pour the cobbler batter evenly over the peaches in the baking dish.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
9. Cool Slightly:
   • Allow the peach cobbler to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
10. Serve:
    • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
11. Enjoy:
    • Enjoy this classic peach cobbler as a comforting and delicious dessert!

Note: You can customize this recipe by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a handful of chopped nuts to the cobbler topping before baking. Adjust the sugar in the filling based on the sweetness of your peaches.