Peach Cobbler

I grew up from age 12 living in Brigham City, Utah.  They are famous for the annual Peach Days celebration.  Therefore... I LOVE PEACHES!  And everyone has a peach cobbler recipe that is to die for.  Well, mine is no exception!  This is the perfect time of year for cobbler.  The cool air just makes my mouth crave the stuff!  I hope you enjoy!

8 medium peaches, peeled, and sliced
Sugar for sprinkling over peaches
1/2 C water

Crust layer:

1 1/3 C flour
1 1/4 C sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 Cubes of butter (3/4 C), sliced thinly

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash peaches, peel them, slice them, and place in the bottom of a 9x13 glass dish.
Sprinkle sugar over peaches.  You just need enough to lightly cover them.  Then, stir the sugar all around the peaches to get them to start releasing some of their juices.  Let stand for a few minutes(5 min) while making the crust.  Then pour the 1/2 C water over the peaches.  Using a spoon, try to make your peaches into a somewhat flat layer.

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Sprinkle over peaches.  Place thin slices/pats of butter all across the top of the dish- usually 4-5 pats across the short side.  Put aluminum foil over the top of the pan, and bake for 45 minutes.  then remove foil, bake 10 more minutes uncovered.  Then to crisp up the top perfectly, turn off the oven baking and turn ON the BROIL on LOW for about 2 minutes.  Perfection!

The perfect topping for this dessert is homemade vanilla ice cream.  Check out my recipe for that.

Happy Baking!