Strawberry & Peach Cobbler

Strawberry & Peach Cobbler

Strawberry & Peach Cobbler


Ingredients:

Fruit:

1 1/4 pounds firm but ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, cut into 1-inch-thick pieces

3 cups strawberries, hulled

1/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


Topping:

1/2 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

pinch of salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup sugar

1 large egg yolk

grated peel from 1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract



Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Butter an 8-inch square baking dish or 9-inch round casserole dish. Mix the peaches, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a large bowl. Let stand until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared dish.

For the topping, mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk, lemon peel, vanilla and almond extract. Add flour mixture; mix just until moist dough forms. Spoon dough atop fruit, spacing evenly. Bake until juices bubble thickly and topping is golden, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly.

Makes 6 servings.