fresh peach cobbler ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups sliced fresh peaches
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish.
• place sliced peaches in prepared baking dish. mix together 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and almond extract. place in oven while preparing shortcake (heating peaches first helps prevent dough from getting soggy).
• in a large bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt. cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. add milk and egg; stir just until flour is moistened. spread over hot peaches. sprinkle top with remaining sugar.
• bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.