LAZY MAN'S PIE PEACH COBBLER (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 can (28 oz) sliced peaches in syrup
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 cup self-rising flour (or substitute: 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
05 - 1 cup milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
07 - Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg

→ For Serving (Optional)

08 - Vanilla ice cream
09 - Whipped cream

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This moderate temperature allows the cobbler to bake evenly, creating a golden crust while keeping the peaches tender and juicy.
02 - Melt the stick of butter completely. You can do this in the microwave in 30-second intervals or in a small saucepan over low heat. Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish, making sure it covers the entire bottom of the dish. The butter creates a rich base and helps form that distinctive cobbler crust.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour (or the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt mixture if using that option) and sugar. Stir to mix well. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. The batter should be similar to pancake batter - pourable but not too thin.
04 - Pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish. DO NOT STIR! This is the crucial step that makes this cobbler "lazy" yet magical. The batter and butter will work together during baking to create a perfect crust.
05 - Open the can of peaches and gently spoon the fruit and syrup evenly over the batter. Again, do not stir or mix the layers. The peaches and syrup will create pockets of fruit throughout the cobbler as it bakes, and some of the syrup will sink to create a luscious sauce at the bottom.
06 - Lightly sprinkle the top of the cobbler with ground cinnamon or nutmeg. This adds a warm, aromatic note that complements the sweet peaches perfectly. Use a light hand - you want just a hint of spice to enhance the fruit flavor, not overpower it.
07 - Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. The batter will rise up and around the fruit, creating a cake-like top with fruit pockets throughout. You'll know it's done when the top springs back slightly when touched and has a beautiful golden color.
08 - Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes before serving. This cooling period allows the cobbler to set slightly, making it easier to serve while still being wonderfully warm.
09 - Scoop generous portions of the warm cobbler into bowls or onto plates. For the ultimate treat, top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The contrast of the warm cobbler with cold ice cream creates a delightful temperature and texture contrast that makes this simple dessert truly special.

# Notes:

01 - This "lazy" method creates a cobbler with three distinct layers - a buttery, cake-like top, juicy fruit in the middle, and a sweet, syrupy sauce on the bottom.
02 - The recipe can be easily doubled for a crowd - simply use twice the ingredients and bake in a larger dish or two 9×13 pans.
03 - For an extra special touch, try adding 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla - it pairs beautifully with peaches.
04 - This cobbler keeps well at room temperature, covered with foil, for about 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 seconds before serving.

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