Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

This recipe was adapted by my mother who found the original recipe in a newspaper some time ago, during the pre-internet era when home cooks relied heavily on the weekly Food section of the local newspaper for inspiration and delight. Fortunately, this recipe did not disappoint!

Summers, in my opinion, are not truly summers unless they include at least one peach cobbler. Make this recipe at the height of peach season and you just might agree.   

 Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds fresh peaches (~6-8 peaches, yield ~5 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup butter (i.e., 1/2 a stick), butter should be cold
• 1/4 cup milk (2% is fine)
• 1 egg

Directions:

1. Peel and cut up the peaches into ~8 slices each; place in the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.
2. Sprinkle the peaches with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and baking powder.
4. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender until course crumbs develop.
5. Add milk and egg; stir until just moistened.
6. Drop ~9 even spoonfuls of biscuit batter over the top of the peaches.
7. Bake at 400° F for 25 min or until biscuits begin to brown. Test biscuits with a toothpick for doneness.

a mix of white and yellow peaches from the farmers' market

This cobbler is great served on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Leftovers can be stored, loosely covered, on the counter for a day or so. Enjoy!!