The One True Cobbler

I hate to see folks toil needlessly to make pretenders to THE ONE TRUE COBBLER. Here is the recipe. It originally appeared in the June 1997 issue of Southern Living. Obviously, you can substitute apples, pears, berries, and plums for the peaches.

1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
2 c. sugar, divided
1 T. baking powder
pinch salt
1 c. milk
4 c. sliced peaches or nectarines (nectarines need not be peeled)
1 T. lemon juice
dash cinnamon or nutmeg (optional; I used a little cinnamon)

Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter in 13" x 9" baking dish in oven while it's heating. Combine flour, 1 c. sugar, baking powder, & salt; add milk, stirring just until moistened. Pour batter over melted butter in pan. DO NOT STIR. Bring remaining 1 c. sugar, peach slices, and lemon juice to boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Pour peach slices over batter. DO NOT STIR. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg, if used. Bake 40-45 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm or cool. Serves 10 in theory, fewer in reality.