Peach Cobbler
6 large peaches
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
¼ cup boiling water
Direction
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Blanche each peach for a minute or so. Peel the peaches once they have cooled. Cut the peaches into thin slices and toss with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a 2-qt. nonreactive baking dish.
Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of topping over the peaches. Bake in middle of oven until topping is golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Topping will spread as it bakes.