Peach Cobbler

I must admit, that up until now I never made a peach cobbler. As first time peach cobblers go this was effortless and sweetly satisfying. I find cobblers are one of those comfort desserts that may be enjoy at any time of year; by simply changing the fruit.  

Peach Cobbler

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3 cans of slices or halves peaches, drained

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup white sugar

1 1/3 cups self raising flour

1 teaspoon British mixed spice

1/3 cup rolled oats

2/3 cup milk

Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Butter a deep 2 inch baking dish.

Place the drained peach slices or halves into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and zest. 

In a large bowl stir together the butter and sugar. Mix for 4 to 5 minutes until creamy and resembles a sugary buttery paste. Add the oats, British mixed spice, and flour; stir into the buttery sugar mixture until the mixture resembles crumbly. Pour in the milk and stir , for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture is moist and creamy, like a thick spreadable batter. 

Drop the batter by spoonfuls on top of the peaches. Spread the batter evenly over the surface over the peaches.

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, approximately 45 minutes. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. 

Notes: You can make your own self raising flour by mixing together in a bowl...  1 1/3 cups unbleached all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 

With just a drizzle of berry syrup to add a summery touch. 


Hope everyone had a great weekend. After all the hot temperatures, some rain is coming our way. - JD 

Outside 'n' Inside Cobbler Riddle

My son took to the kitchen and made this divine dessert from the Redwall cookbook by Brian Jacques. Of course I helped out... just a bit. It was a peach cobbler and we are still trying to figure out what the riddle could be. Other than the cobbler being gobbled quickly. Which really isn't a riddle but rather like a rhyme. Usually I tend to make more apple or rhubarb crisps. My son likes his cobbler. I wanted to take a picture of him in action however he declined. He can be very modest at most times that is when a camera is involved. 

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. - JW