Fresh peach cobbler

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupSugar
1tablespoonCornstarch
¼teaspoonGround nutmeg
4cupsPeeled fresh or canned
Peaches, drained
1teaspoonLemon juice
1cupFlour
1tablespoonSugar
teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
3tablespoonsShortening
½cupMilk

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400F. Mix ½ cup sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in a 2 qt. saucepan. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.

2. Pour into ungreased 2 quart casserole dish. Stir together the flour, baking powder, 1 T sugar and salt. Add the shortening and cut through with a fork until flour clings to shortening. Add milk. Form into a ball. Drop mixture by 6-8 teaspoonsful onto hot fruit.

3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until topping is golden brown. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

NOTE: You may substitute any fruit for the peaches, just being care- ful that the amounts are approximately the same.