Southern Peach Cobbler

An easy self-crusting peach cobbler where the batter rises up around the sweet fruit as it bakes.

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches (or two 15-oz cans, drained)
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the peaches with 1 cup of the sugar and the water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and put the butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish to melt in the oven.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup sugar, the flour, and the milk to make a batter.
4. Pour the batter over the melted butter; do not stir.
5. Spoon the peaches and their syrup evenly over the batter; do not stir.

Sprinkle with cinnamon if using.

1. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and risen. Serve warm with ice cream.

Notes

Paula Deen’s easy Southern Peach Cobbler.