August is National Peach Month. In season and amazingly fragrant, it's difficult to walk past peaches, whether at a farmer's market or in the grocery store, without being tempted to purchase a few. Peaches are a good source of vitamin C and A. They also provide a fair amount of potassium, beta-carotene (which becomes vitamin A), and fiber. When they are ripe and juicy they are also very hydrating.
There are many different ways to use peaches and to enjoy them. While they're certainly delicious just the way they are, they're also amazing when paired with a good cheese, a dollop of yogurt, or even grilled as part of a barbeque menu.
This particular recipe is one our our summertime favorites and it comes from my mom. It's simple and so easy to put together. It makes a perfect dessert after just about any meal.
Frenchtown Cobbler
Ingredients
- Topping:
- 5 Tablespoons cold unsalted organic butter
- 1 cup Pamela's baking mix
- 2 Tablespoons organic yellow cornmeal
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup organic whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Filling:
- 3-4 peaches, peel, pit, and slice thick
- 2 cups blackberries, rinsed
- mix 2 teaspoons organic cornstarch
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon brandy
- toss with fruit to coat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Cut butter into pieces
- In a bowl with a pastry blender or in a food processor blend or pulse together baking mix, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal
- If using a food processor transfer to a bowl
- Add milk and vanilla and stir until the mixture forms a dough
- Drop topping by rounded spoonfuls onto filling (do not completely cover it) and bake in the middle of the oven 40 minutes, or until topping is golden and cooked through.
- Serve with ice cream or lightly whipped cream
More delicious summer recipes
Here are a few more fabulous summertime recipes