Peach Cobbler

This homey peach cobbler is the perfect ending to any meal. ♥

Peach Cobbler

1/2 stick of butter (4 tbsp.), melted
1 (29 oz.) can or 2 (15.25 oz.) cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained
1/4 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt

Pour melted butter into the bottom of a 7x11 baker.*  Pour the peaches (with juice) over the butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the peaches.  Mix the other ingredients and pour over the peaches. Bake at 325 degrees for about an hour or until filling is bubbly and crust is brown. Serve with ice cream.

*An 8x12 or 6 (9 or 10 oz.) ramekins can be used.  If using ramekins, distribute the butter and other ingredients evenly.

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I received this recipe from a student's mom the first year I taught (1983!) and have made it many times since.  Fruit cobbler gets its name from the crispy, buttery crust that is formed when baking, which then resembles cobblestone streets common to old villages.