EASY PEACH COBBLER

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 cup milk
4 cups peeled, pitted and thinly sliced fresh peaches (5 to 6
medium peaches)
1 T fresh lemon juice
Several dashes ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Pour the melted butter into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, the baking
powder, and the salt and mix well. Stir in the milk, mixing
until just combined.
Pour this batter over the butter but do not stir them together.

In a small saucepan, combine the peaches, lemon juice, and
remaining cup of sugar and bring to a boil over high heat,
stirring constantly. Pour the peaches over the batter but do
not stir them together. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg
if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the
top is golden-brown.
Serve warm or cold.

T = tablespoon

Copyright © 2006 by Ernest Samuel Leibovitz