- 1 c. lightly packed brown sugar
- 6 c. sliced fresh peaches
- 3 whole cloves
- 4 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 piece (3 inches) stick cinnamon
- 3 T. granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. chilled margarine
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 3/4 c. milk
- 1 1/4 c. half and half
Combine the brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in the peaches, cloves, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is clear and comes to boiling. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the whole spices. Cover and keep warm.
Blend the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the margarine until the crumbs are fine. Add the lemon peel and milk; mix lightly with a fork until just combined. Bring the fruit mixture to boiling and pour into a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Drop tablespoons of batter onto the fruit mixture, spacing evenly.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes. To serve, pour half and half over individual servings of warm cobbler.