Fresh Peach Cobbler

Sweet fresh peaches are cooked on the stovetop to make a thick and juicy fruit filling, topped with a homemade biscuit mixture, and baked until golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream, whipped topping, or ice cream.

Ingredients:

Original recipe makes 6 servings
Peach Filling:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 cups sliced fresh peaches
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Cobbler Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 cup milk

Method:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a saucepan and whisk to mix. Stir in sliced peaches (see Editor’s Note) and lemon juice, tossing until peaches are evenly coated.
• Cook filling over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute. Pour mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Keep mixture hot in oven while you make the topping.
• In a medium bowl combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly, then cut in shortening until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Add milk and stir until mixture is evenly moistened.
• Remove peach filling from oven and drop dough onto peaches in 6 equal-size spoonfuls.
• Return cobbler to oven and bake until topping is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes