Peach Cobbler
Ingredients:
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
– 2 cups sugar
– 2 eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
– ½ cup packed light brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat.
5. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. Top with the peach mixture.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
A delicious, classic recipe of peach cobbler dates all the way back to the late 1800s. Originally known as a “slump” or a “grunt”, they were colonial stone fruit desserts of the American South. The dish was made from a variety of fresh or canned fruits, including peaches and other stone fruits, and a simple biscuit topping.
Tips for creating the perfect peach cobbler:
– Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor.
– Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to allow the biscuit topping to have time to get golden brown and crispy.
– For extra flavor, add cinnamon and nutmeg to the peaches.
– When making the biscuit topping, use cold butter and mix it in by hand for a more tender texture.
– Make sure to use enough sugar and spices to create a flavor balance between the fruit filling and the biscuit topping.
– Bake the cobbler until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbling.
Techniques for the best peach cobbler:
– Prepare the fruit filling by mixing together the peaches, sugar, spices, and thickener.
– Prepare the biscuit topping by mixing together the flour, butter, sugar, and spices.
– Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
– Pour the fruit filling into the dish.
– Scoop out spoonfuls of the biscuit dough and drop them randomly over the filling.
– Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for around 25 to 30 minutes.
– Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Enjoy!