CONTEST-WINNING PEACH COBBLER

Contest-Winning Peach Cobbler image

Canned peaches make this cobbler quick to assemble. The tender topping pairs nicely with the sweet fruit filling and butterscotch sauce. The sauce should always be served warm. -Ellen Merick, North Pole, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 cans (29 ounces each) sliced peaches
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

Drain peaches, reserving 1/2 cup syrup for the sauce. In a large bowl, combine peaches, brown sugar, tapioca, cinnamon if desired, lemon juice and vanilla. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Let stand for 15 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs. Drop by spoonfuls onto peach mixture; spread evenly. Bake at 350° until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted in topping comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes., For butterscotch sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, salt, butter and reserved peach syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1 minute. Remove from the heat; add lemon juice. If desired, serve cobbler with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.