South Carolina Cobbler

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh peaches or frozen peaches, thawed, sliced & peeled
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, gently toss peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and extract; set aside.

2. 2

   Pour butter into a 2-qt. baking dish.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar; stir in milk until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour evenly over butter (do not stir).

5. 5

   Top with peach mixture.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Serve with ice cream if desired.

8. 8

   Yield: 8 servings.