FRESH FRUIT COBBLER

FRESH FRUIT COBBLER image

Provided by Tere Gill

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 - 6 c fresh sliced peaches or apples, pears etc...(peeled)
1 tsp lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1/2 c dark brown sugar, equally divided
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, equally divided
1 c all purpose flour
1 c granulated white sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 large egg, beaten
6 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

1. Lightly butter an 8"x8" glass or stoneware casserole; set aside until needed.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and one teaspoon lemon juice.
3. Wash, peel and pit/core fruit, then slice fruit into the brown sugar mixture; gently toss to combine.
4. Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. In a medium bowl, combine flour, white sugar, salt and baking powder.
6. Add beaten egg to flour mixture and combine with a fork or pastry blender until it forms large crumbs and no dry flour remains (this takes some patience.)
7. Pour fruit into prepared dish.
8. Use hands to sprinkle evenly with the crumbly dough mixture.
9. In a small bowl, mix together remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
10. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the flour mixture.
11. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
12. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
13. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes before serving.
14. Cover (no aluminum foil!) and refrigerate leftovers.
15. Recipe may be doubled for a 9"x13" dish.