Wednesday, August 14th

Simple Peach Cobbler

2 pounds ripe peaches, pitted, peeled and roughly chopped

1/4 c. light brown sugar, packed

1/4 t. nutmeg

1 t. cinnamon

1 t. salt

1 egg

1/4 c. sugar

1 T. baking powder

1 c. flour

1 T. vanilla extract

1/2 c. milk

Heavy cream, for serving

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and butter a three-quart ovenproof casserole dish. Toss the peaches with the brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl. Let sit for about ten minutes. Meanwhile, make the batter for the topping: beat the egg with the sugar. Add the baking powder, flour, vanilla and milk. Beat well (the mixture should resemble cake batter). Layer peaches evenly in buttered casserole; pour batter evenly over the peaches.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with heavy cream.

Variations:

Use any combination of peaches and berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries), or use just berries. Nectarines are also good.

Serve with good vanilla ice cream.