Peach Cobbler

I'm not a huge fan of peaches (I know, what a great way to get you enthused about this dish, right?). However, there were some great looking peaches at the farmer's market this weekend, and they were selling them cheap. I decided to make a cobbler instead of a crisp, because I was in the mood for something cakey. (Also, as an aside, when I was learning to say my name, I used to call myself Cakey instead of Vicki. Coincidence? Or a foreshadowing of my love for all things cake? You decide). I turned to Paula Deen for the recipe, and I have to admit that it was REALLY good, even though it was full of peaches. I'm sure if you love peaches, you will love this.




Peach Cobbler
Source: Paula Deen

Ingredients:

• 4 cup peeled, sliced peaches
• 2 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
• 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• ground cinnamon, optional (I don't believe this should be optional. I think the cobbler would be a little bland without it).

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Put the butter in a 3-quart baking dish and place in oven to melt.
• Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk slowly to prevent clumping.
• Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup. (The end result will be very runny. I had my doubts that it would rise and turn into something wonderful in the oven, but it did, so don't be nervous).
• Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if using. Batter will rise to top during baking.
• Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
• To serve, scoop onto a plate and serve with your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.