Apple or Peach Cobbler
Servings: 8-10

Comments:
Apple pies or cobblers were one of the slaves' favorite desserts.
Desserts were a common feature on Sunday's during the summer months
when fruits were plentiful. The pleasing aroma of cooked apples
often-filled slave cabins and campsites in the late summer and early
fall when apples were in abundance.

Cobblers are easy to make. When you need a dessert that will be ready
to serve in a couple of hours, this is the recipe for you. You can
make cobblers with so many types of fruit, such as peaches, apricots,
apples, blueberries and the list goes on. Try making one with fresh
fruit that's in season.

Ingredients:
4 cups peaches or apples (apples cored), peeled and sliced
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces (1 stick/4 oz/113g) butter
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C).

1). Combine the peaches (or apples, if using), 1 cup of the sugar, the
ground cinnamon and water in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil
and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

2). Put the butter in a 2 quart 9 x 13-inch rectangular or oval "deep"
baking dish and place in oven to melt.

3). Slowly mix together (to prevent clumping) the remaining 1 cup
sugar, the self-rising flour, and the milk. Pour mixture over melted
butter. Do not stir. Spoon peach mixture (or apple mixture) over
batter, gently pouring in syrup. Batter will rise to top during
baking. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 C) for 30 to 45 minutes.

To serve, scoop onto a plate and serve with your choice of whipped
cream or vanilla ice cream.

Makes 8-10 servings.

Source: DianasDesserts.com