Short cut peach cobbler -

[pinto]

This probably violates every cobbler standard known to cooks, but I tried it today and came out great. A house full of peach 'n cinnamon scent was a plus, regardless of the result.

Preheat oven to 350.

Make Bisquick Buttermilk Pancake mix according to directions.

Add cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and a bit of vanilla, to taste. I sample as I add stuff, don't really measure. But less is better, you can always add more.

Drain a jar of peach wedges, save the syrup. (I buy the jarred so I can see it's not mush. Get the best I can.)

Fill a buttered bread tin halfway with the dough mix.

Layer peach wedges on top. Dribble some syrup on top.

Dust with more cinnamon.

Bake ~ 45 minutes or until top is clearly browned. (Turn once during the bake.) Some of the dough mix will rise to the top and make a crust of sorts.

Set aside for ~5 - 10 minutes. Serve with a scoop of ice cream side. I had coconut ice cream in the freezer and it made a great pair.

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In the future I'd add something savory, maybe a touch of anise? Or go with shredded ginger.

[eleny]

1. I never tried it with the Bisquick on the bottom

Mom always made cobblers with Bisquick. But she'd put the fruit in first, heat that all the way through in the oven. Then drop the Bisquick dough by large spoonfuls all over the top and bake some more until the top was done.

How was the dough texture that was throughout the fruit? Was it soggy or actually done without being too wet?

I'm going to have to try this.

[pinto]

2. Some of the dough was a bit moist, but I used a bread tin

instead of a shallower casserole type pan. There was plenty of brown crust though. Next time I'll do 375 degrees in a casserole. Ran some under the toaster oven broiler for a minute or so this morning with some raisins, made a great breakfast quickie.

[eleny]

7. We always used a glass casserole for this dessert - works good

[KC]

3. That sounds really

good and easy too. I'll try that this weekend !

[Sentath]

4. Go with the ginger

consider a little zest from an orange or tangelo

[pinto]

6. My take, as well. Anise seems a stretch. And I love ginger.

:hi:

[Arkansas Granny]

5. I used to make something like this for the kids, but I didn't use Bisquick.

It was just a simple batter of flour, sugar, baking powder and milk, as I recall. I've been known to serve this for a weekend breakfast with a little cream or half & half poured over the top. It made the kids feel really special.