Peach Cobbler for the Win!

Mindy here. So we've had this discussion before regarding peach cobbler. Up north, the cobbler tends to be more cakey while here in Texas people prefer theirs more crust-like. I've even shared my recipe that I found to be somewhat of a happy medium (recipe here).

But recently a friend of mine served a peach cobbler that I instantly fell in love with and have been dying to make. So guess what?

For the first time since the big move, I actually baked. And despite the broiling temperatures outside, it was worth it.

So here's what you'll need:

4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced (frozen peaches are a great shortcut for this one, since the peaches are cooked a bit before baking)
2 cups of sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
8 tablespoons (one stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups milk
Ground cinnamon to taste

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

Now combine your peaches (no need to thaw if using frozen), water and 1 cup of sugar in a medium sauce pan and mix well.

Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, turn heat to low and simmer for ten minutes.

Remove pan from heat.

Put butter in a 9X13 baking dish and place in oven to melt.

Meanwhile, mix together your flour and remaining cup of sugar.

Then add the milk, stirring until combined. You can use a whisk, if you like, to insure there are no clumps.

Remove melted butter from oven.

And pour batter over the hot butter, but DO NOT STIR.

Next, using a slotted spoon, place the peaches on top of the batter.

Then gently spoon the syrup over that.

Sprinkle with cinnamon.

And bake for 40-45 minutes.

My, oh my, this smells absolutely wonderful.

Serve warm with your favorite ice cream.

Or au naturel.

It's pretty good cold, too.

Yep, I think we've found a new fave. Because there's nothing I like better than a good peach cobbler.

Things are still clicking along here at the ranch, though renovations at the house are a little slower this week.

I couldn't help taking this picture of Maddie. I wondered why she was perched atop that roll of carpet, sitting perfectly still. Then I looked out the window and saw the cow.

Needless to say, once the door was opened, Maddie was no longer still.

Oh, and look who's offering up real smiles now.

Yeah, there's nothing like gratuitous puppy and baby pix to make your day.

Now it's your turn.

What's your favorite fruity, summer dessert?

Mindy Obenhaus lives in Texas with her husband and the last of her five children. She's passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Learn more at www.MindyObenhaus.com