Ginger-Spice-Topped Peach Cobbler

Name: Ginger-Spice-Topped Peach Cobbler
Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, to garnish; Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, to garnish; 1 cup whole milk; ⅛ teaspoon ground clove; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup self-rising flour; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup self-rising flour; ⅓ cup sugar; ⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2½ tablespoons cornstarch; 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen peaches, defrosted; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons dark rum

Preparation info

Serves
8

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Cast Iron Cookbook

By Joanna Pruess

Published 2012

About

Cobblers are among the most popular of Southern desserts. In this simple yet personal version, a ginger-spice batter is poured into the pan and topped by delicately rum-scented peaches. As it bakes, the crust rises to the top and almost covers the fruit. Serve the dessert directly from the skillet with ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

Filling

3 tablespoons dark rum
2½ tablespoons cornstarch
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Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Put a baking sheet in the middle of the oven.

In a large bowl, stir the rum and cornstarch until smooth. Add the peaches, sugar, and lemon juice and stir. Set aside.

In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the butter over medium heat until melte