My grandma made the best peach cobbler. She used just picked peaches, real butter and authentic vanilla… no imitation extract for her, she didn’t believe in the stuff.

Although you don’t have to be a rocket scientist, to make good peach cobbler, I’ve never been able to make mine taste like hers. Believe me, I’ve tried!

If you are a piecrust whiz, it’s always best to make your own. But if you haven’t mastered that talent, refrigerated piecrust or even a boxed mix (like Jiffy) can be substituted.

This isn’t my grandma’s recipe, but it yields yummy results. As you will notice it doesn’t require a rolled out crust. It can be enjoyed warm or cold. Top with homemade vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for a heavenly dessert.

• 4 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash nutmeg (fresh is best, grind your own)
• 3/4 cup milk

Mix peaches with ¾ cups sugar. Set aside.

Pour butter into square (8 inch) baking dish.

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and the remaining sugar. Add milk and stir to combine.

Pour mixture over the butter. Top with peaches. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Do you have a favorite cobbler recipe? Feel free to share it here. Desert junkies are waiting!

Photo by: Rick Harris

Posted on July 31st, 2008 by Merry