Grandma’s Fresh Peach Cobbler

Original Recipe from:  Lucy Griffin-Bowers

Here is another recipe from my grandma’s 1950's era recipe collection.  I am lucky enough to live near Romeo, MI, where we have some of the best Peach Orchards that can be found.  They are so famous the Village of Romeo hosts an annual Peach Festival every Labor Day Weekend, a five-day festival honoring the wonderful goodness of Peaches.  Peach Pies, Peach Cobbler, Peach Salsa, and anything else that can be created using a peach is available!  It’s a great festival to celebrate the end of summer, and kick off the fall harvest season.  If you live in the area, I encourage you to plan at least one day of fun in the country and get some peaches fresh from the orchard.  This recipe is different from my mother’s Peach Cobbler, but I encourage you to give it a try….it is delicious!  Enjoy!

Ingredients and Directions

Beat together:

1 Egg

1/2 cup Sugar

Sift together:

1 cup Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

Combine:

1/4 cup Milk

3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or melted Butter

1/4 teaspoon Lemon Juice

1/4 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring

Add to egg and sugar mixture alternately with the sifted dry ingredients. 

Spread in and 8 inch square baking dish.  Then arrange 2 cups fresh, sliced Peaches on top.  Press peaches into batter slightly.

Mix together

1/2 cup Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

2 spoons Raisins (if you like)

Sprinkle over top of peaches and bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.

Serve with Whipped Cream, Ice Cream or just plain.

Note:  you can use apples, pineapple, apricots, or any kind of fresh or dried fruits.