There’s something incredibly comforting about a Peach Cobbler. Perhaps it’s the way the sweet, juicy peaches meld with the fluffy, buttery crust, or maybe it’s the nostalgia it brings, reminding me of my grandmother’s kitchen. The Peach Cobbler is a classic dessert hailing from the southern United States, often enjoyed in the summer when peaches are at their peak. However, I believe a good Peach Cobbler can (and should) be enjoyed year-round! What I love about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a few common ingredients, you can create a dessert that’s sure to impress. The key to a great Peach Cobbler is using fresh peaches, which lend their natural sweetness and vibrant flavor to the dish. As for cooking tips, remember not to stir the mixture once the fruit is poured into the batter. This allows the crust to rise and create that classic cobbler texture. So, why do I love this recipe so much? It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it brings a little bit of warmth and comfort to any table. Whether you’re serving it for a family gathering, a cozy night in, or just because you’re in the mood for something sweet, this Peach Cobbler is sure to hit the spot!
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 c. flour
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 c. milk
- 2 c. fresh peaches
Baking Instructions
- Melt butter in Pyrex dish.
- Sift dry ingredients together. Pour batter into melted butter.
- Pour fruit into batter.
- Don’t stir.
- Bake at 350° for 40 or 45 minutes.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time: 60 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Saga of the Sizzling Peach Cobbler
Gather round, dear friends, because today we’re going to embark on a delightful culinary journey, one that does *not* involve any adventures, but does involve a stick of butter, a cup of flour, a cup of sugar, 2 cups of milk, and 2 cups of fresh peaches. Yes, my comrades of the kitchen, we’re baking a peach cobbler, and not just any peach cobbler, but one that will make your taste buds dance the cha-cha with joy!
The Prelude: Wrestling with Butter
Let’s kick off this kitchen saga by melting a stick of butter in a Pyrex dish. Easy, right? Only if the butter isn’t a stubborn mule refusing to succumb to the heat. I like to imagine it as a miniature buttery glacier slowly succumbing to global warming, without the environmental guilt. Now remember, don’t get distracted by the hypnotic dance of melting butter. It’s mesmerizing but you’ve got other tasks to tackle!
Flour Power: The Sifting Spectacle
Next on our list, we have the dry ingredients: the flour and sugar. Sifting these together is like watching a tiny snowstorm in your kitchen. Except, you know, it’s delicious and won’t give you frostbite. There’s something oddly satisfying about the delicate dust of flour and sugar falling through the sifter, isn’t there? Just remember, it’s not snow. Don’t stick out your tongue to catch it!
Diving into the Batter: A Slippery Soirée
Now that we’ve got our melted butter and our sifted dry ingredients, it’s time to combine them into a batter. Pour the batter into the melted butter, but whatever you do, resist the urge to stir! I know, I know, it goes against every instinct we have as seasoned mixers and stirrers. But trust me on this one, let the batter and butter coexist in their own little layered world.
The Peachy Interlude: Fruitful Endeavors
Next, we add our starring ingredient – the peaches! Pour these beauties into the batter and again, resist the stirring urge. The peaches will sink into the batter like tiny sweet submarines on a delicious mission. You might think, “But they need to be stirred!” No, my friend, they do not. The peaches are strong independent fruits that don’t need no stirring!
The Grand Finale: Baking the Beast
And now, the final act in this dazzling drama of dessert-making. Bake our layered concoction at 350° for 40 or 45 minutes. How will you know when it’s done? Well, it’ll bubble and brown like a sunbathing beachgoer. And the smell? Divine! It’s as if the scent of summer vacation and grandma’s kitchen had a baby.
The Aftermath: A Delicious Debrief
And there you have it, my kitchen comrades – a peach cobbler that’s as delicious as it is fun to make! Who knew that a simple combination of butter, flour, sugar, milk, and peaches could create such a tantalizing treat?
Just remember, baking is a journey, not an adventure. It’s full of laughter, lessons, and the occasional flour explosion. So, the next time you’re in the kitchen, don’t forget to enjoy the process, even when the butter is being stubborn and the peaches are refusing to be stirred!
