The cobbler below has been increased 50% for extra deliciousness
6-8 fresh, ripe peaches (about 5 cups), peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 cup milk
3/8 teaspoon salt
Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees. Pour melted butter in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. In a medium sized bowl sift together 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar (reserve the rest for the peaches), 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder, and 3/8 teaspoon salt. Add in 1 1/2 cup milk and stir just until all ingredients are combined. Pour the batter over the butter. DO NOT STIR.
In a large saucepan, combine sliced peaches, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour the peach mixture evenly over the batter. DO NOT STIR *Note: One option for modifying this recipe to make it less sweet is to use 1/2 cup of sugar here. Also, the order is correct. Butter, batter, peaches. During baking, the batter rises above the peaches!
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.