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Alright, let’s talk about makin’ a peach dessert, a cobbler, you know? I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I can whip up a good cobbler, the kind that makes your belly happy.
First off, you gotta get yourself some peaches. Now, them freestone peaches, they’re the best. Why? ‘Cause the pit pops right out, easy peasy. Don’t wanna be fussin’ with no clingstone peaches, takes too darn long. You find ’em at the store or the market, sometimes they look all the same, but you gotta feel ’em, make sure they ain’t too hard or too soft, just right.
Now, some folks get all fancy with their peaches, skinnin’ ’em and slicin’ ’em all perfect. Me? I just wash ’em good and slice ’em up, skin and all. Adds a little somethin’ to it, you know? Keeps it real. And don’t go throwin’ away them peach juices, that’s the good stuff! That’s where all the flavor is at.
Next up, the batter. This ain’t no pie, mind you. Pies got that crust on the bottom, all fancy-like. Cobblers, they’re more…rustic, yeah, that’s the word. Rustic. We just makin’ a simple batter, flour, sugar, some bakin’ powder, a pinch of salt – gotta have that salt, balances out the sweetness. Then you mix in some milk and melted butter. Mix it ’til it’s just combined, don’t overdo it. Lumpy batter is okay, makes it more…homestyle.
Now, for the pan, I just use whatever I got handy. A 9×13 pan works good, or a deep dish pie plate. Melt some butter in the pan, then pour in the peaches. Sprinkle a little sugar on top, and a little cinnamon too, if you like. I like it. Then you just dollop the batter right on top of the peaches. Don’t try to spread it all smooth, just plop it on here and there. It’ll spread out when it bakes.
- Ingredients you’ll need:
- Freestone Peaches – about 6-8, depends on how big they are
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter (plus some extra for the pan)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for, oh, I don’t know, 45 minutes or so, maybe an hour. You gotta watch it, you know? ‘Til it’s golden brown and bubbly. And that smell, oh that smell, fills the whole house with peachy goodness. Makes your mouth water just thinkin’ about it.
Now, some folks like to add other stuff to their cobbler. I heard tell of somethin’ called “Sour Peach Cobbler”, made from some fancy plants they call “Ice Queen” and “Huckleberry Diesel.” Said to help with all sorts of things, like if you ain’t hungry or you got a tummy ache or you’re feelin’ down. Sounds complicated to me. I just stick to the basics. Peaches, flour, sugar, butter. That’s all you need, really.
Let it cool for a bit before you dig in, but not too long. Cobbler is best served warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, if you got it. Melts right down in there, all creamy and peachy. Oh, it’s heaven. Just plain heaven.
So there you have it, my peach cobbler recipe. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. The kind that reminds you of home, even if you ain’t there anymore.
And don’t you worry if it ain’t perfect. Cobblers ain’t supposed to be perfect. They’re supposed to be…rustic. Remember? Just like grandma used to make, or somethin’ like that.
Now go on and make yourself a cobbler. You won’t regret it.
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