Family Chow Hall

Peach Cobbler

June 30th, 2006

Peach Cobbler - About a thousand times easier to make than pie and just as delicious. Best served warm with a scoop of ice cream. A sure-fire family pleaser than can guarantee a few moments of silence at the dinner table while all family members have their mouths full.

Cobbler is a great dessert that young girls and boys can make when they are ready to learn to bake. Because there is no dough to roll out and the ingredient list is short and simple, it’s a great dish to set a beginner up for success in the kitchen. This afternoon, my girls will be making this Peach Cobbler.

The recipe comes from my grandmother, my mom’s mother who I never had the fortune to meet. I am blessed to have a cook book that Mom compiled and it has recipes - old and new - from my aunts, cousins, sisters, and even a few from Grandma. If you come from a family that loves to cook, compiling a cookbook is an excellent idea. Everyone can contribute and share the cost of publishing. I have enough copies to give one to each of my children and a few spares.

Peach Cobbler

3 c. fresh or frozen sliced peaches
1 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 t. baking powder
cinnamon
3 T. butter
1/4 c. water

Start with a greased baking dish and place the peaches in the bottom. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients thoroughly and then sprinkle them on top of the peaches. Cut the butter into pats and place on top. Finally, pour the half cup of water over this. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. If at all possible, serve with vanilla ice cream.

Thanks to Mom and Grandma for this post!

Entry Filed under: Bread, Desserts, Old-Fashioned Foods, Recipes