Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler is the perfect balance of ooey-gooey with a crunchy topping.  This recipe is a super-easy because you don't have to roll out a crust.  This is one of my children's favorites and I love to make this for them. 

4 - 5 cups peeled, sliced peaches

2 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup water

8 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

1 1/2 cups milk

Ground cinnamon, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the peaches, 1 cup of the sugar, and water in a saucepan and mix well.  ring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.  Remove from the heat.

Put the butter in a 3-quart baking dish and place in oven to melt. Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk together and stir well to combine. Pour mixture over melted butter. Don't stir or mix to combine. Spoon the peaches on top.  Then gently pour in the syrup. Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if using. Batter will rise to top during baking.  Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

To serve, scoop onto a plate and serve with your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.