Peach Cobbler (American South)

american-southern-peachcobblerof This Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler is a nostalgic dessert filled with homespun comfort. In it, fresh sliced peaches are tossed with cinnamon and sugar then arranged over a simple homemade buttery batter and baked until puffed and golden. While delicious on its own, it must be served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for the full experience. It’s the dessert equivalent of homemade Southern comfort food.

6 large fresh peaches peeled, pitted and sliced (~ 5-6 cup)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 small lemon, freshly juiced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted
1⅓ cup self-rising flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp pure almond extract

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4). Spritz a 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

In a medium size mixing bowl mix together the sliced peaches, cornstarch, granulated sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Allow to sit and macerate while you prepare the batter.

Pour the melted butter into the baking dish.

In a medium mixing bowl use a hand mixer or a whisk to mix together the self-rising flour, granulated sugar, milk, egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Whisk until fully combined. Carefully pour over the melted butter.

Stir the peaches then drop evenly over the batter. Don't stir the cobbler.

Bake for 40 minutes until puffy and golden. The center should still move when gently shaken.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Makes 12 servings.

Cook's Notes: To substitute the self-rising flour, sift together 1⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1½ tsp baking powder and ½ tsp. salt.