Peach Cobbler (thanks mom!)

Growing up, my mom prepared the day-in day-out meals, while dad did the fancy stuff on the weekends.

And her foods channeled her northern Kentucky country upbringing – think buttermilk biscuits, corn pone, and the best pinto beans you’ve ever tasted!

But my standout favorite was her summer fruit cobbler. Of course, none of her recipes were written down, they all lived in her heart and mind. But I will share this with you here because, honestly, this one needs to be written down!

ps … since writing this down, I’ve come to realize that this recipe was popularized in the movie Steel Magnolias, but this is indeed what my mom did for us about a thousand years ago, down in Alabama. 

You’ll Need:

• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup self-rising flour (when she taught me how to make this, I used regular flour but just added 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of baking soda)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups fresh peaches (peeled and sliced … do not use the sweetened canned peaches) 

What You’ll Do:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt the butter, and you’ll do this by placing it in a square baking dish (8-9 inches), then set it into the oven for about 5 minutes. 
3. Mix the flour and sugar together into a large mixing bowl, then add in the milk and mix until just smooth.
4. Into the baking dish with the melted butter, pour in the batter — don’t bother stirring. Trust me, it all works out!
5. Next add the peaches over the top — still, no stirring!
6. You’re done, but mom always sprinkled either a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg over the top.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges get crispy, golden, and irresistible! You’ll also notice that the batter rises up all around the peaches.
8. It’s best served warm with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream on top.