Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown sugar,firmly packed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 20-oz. pkg. frozen peach slices, thawed
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Topping:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Heavy cream, optional

Directions

Prepare filling: In 2-quart saucepan combine brown sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in peaches and lemon juice. Spoon mixture into 1 1/2 quart round baking dish. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare topping: In medium-size bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in milk until well blended. Spread dough over peach mixture in baking dish; sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until golden. Serve with heavy cream, if desired.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: RedBook/Jan. '86
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Peach Cobbler