Thank You for Fruit Cravings!

I'm sitting here drooling over the idea of huckleberry syrup saved for the kind chilly winter morning that requires a steaming cup of coffee as one sits by the window watching the snow flakes flutter down. And I just discovered last night that my frozen corn stash is out - put that on the list of things to do in the next couple weeks! But this:

This is what might just make me stop at the fruit stand on the way home. Or pop open a can of peaches from last summer. (But, what does one do when her husband "hates hot fruit"? Can I make it just for me, have it for dinner, and tell him he's fending for himself?)

It's called "Too Easy" Peach Cobbler. Namesake aside, I do believe it looks all too delicious to pass up trying. The recipe is found HERE (or see below) at King Aurthur Flour, but I originally saw it HERE on their blog.

6 to 7 medium-sized peaches (2 pounds), peeled and sliced, OR 2 large (1 pound, 15 ounce) cans sliced peaches, drained1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces)

Pie Filling Enhancer, to thicken the filling, optional

3 to 5 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into cubes — 4 cups cubes, about 5 ounces

1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar

2/3 cup (5 ounces) brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1 large egg

1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) butter, melted

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or a sprinkling of cinnamon (optional)

Grease an 8" square or 9" round pan. Combine the peaches with the Pie Filling Enhancer, if you're using it. Layer the sliced peaches into the pan, and top the peaches with the bread cubes.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, flour, egg, and melted butter. Pour this batter over the bread cubes. Sprinkle with the nutmeg or cinnamon, if you're using it.

Bake the cobbler in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes, until it's golden brown. Serve it hot or warm, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

The Verdict: In all its gooey, caramely goodness - YUM! Some cobblers can be eaten for breakfast, but this one is definitely best suited as a dessert.