Happy Peach Cobbler

Like much of the food I eat, this recipe brings back happy memories. Growing up, cobbler was typically biscuits on top of a fruit filling. This recipe changed that. Instead of plopping biscuits on top of the fruit, you pour a batter over melted butter and plop the fruit on top. The fruit sinks as the cobbler bakes creating a cake layer on top and peachy goodness on the bottom. 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cubed peeled fresh, thawed, or canned peaches
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 cup milk

In a bowl, gently toss the peaches, 1/2 cup of sugar, and the almond extract. Pour the butter into a 2 quart baking dish. In a second bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir the milk into the flour mixture. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter (do not stir!). Spoon the peach mixture over the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Makes 4 generous servings.