Peach Cobbler

This recipe comes from Southern Living and has proven to be a winner in our house. It's quick, easy and never fails to draw people back for a second helping.

Peach Cobbler

1/2 cup butter

1 cup self-rising flour

2 cups sugar, divided

1 cup milk

4 cups fresh peaches, washed, peeled and cubed

Melt butter in a 13x9x2-inch Pyrex dish or something similar. I simply put the butter in the dish, place it in the oven and let it melt as the oven warms to 375 degrees.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup of sugar and the milk. Mix well. Set aside.

Place the peaches and remaining sugar in a boiler. Heat on the stove just until boiling.

To assemble, pour the flour mixture into the dish with the melted butter. Do NOT stir. Then spoon the peaches onto the top of that. Be sure to spoon it over the flour mixture. Pouring will cause it all to separate and your peaches will pool up in one place.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned.

Serve warm with Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

Bucket Peach Cake

A number of years ago we headed to Chilton County in search of peaches. For those who may not be from this part of the country, Chilton County, Alabama, is known for its wonderful peaches.

We could have stopped at the produce stands located right off the interstate. But we wanted something else. So we headed down a county road and ended up at McCraw Farms.

They are the real deal. We chose to purchase peaches someone else had picked but we could have picked our own. They also have other fruit, as it ripens.

I grabbed a few recipes, had a wonderful time visiting and signed up for the mailing list. Every year I receive a post card to let me know about what time the peaches will be ready. I can call if I want to make sure. And every Christmas I get a Christmas card from Bernice McCraw. Inside, she includes a recipe. I wanted to share it.

This seems like a dessert that would be fun to make with kids. Mix the pudding yourself, then invite the children to help layer the ingredients in a large bowl. How fun!

Bucket Peach Cake

1 8-oz. package cream cheese
1 large Cool Whip
2 packages vanilla wafers
1 cup Confectioner’s sugar
2 packages instant vanilla pudding
3 cups diced peaches

Mix cream cheese, sugar and Cool Whip. Mix instant pudding as directed on box. Crush cookies very fine. Layer in a container, beginning with pudding, then peaches and cream cheese. Repeat, ending with crushed cookies. Chill.

Peach Shake

This recipe came from McGraw Farms up near Clanton, Alabama. They grow the best peaches! I'm not sure how we found them the first time. I think we just followed some signs. They have a booth where you can buy peaches by the basket or you can actually go out and pick your own. It's a fun experience for kids or older folks with lots of energy.

Peach Shake

1 cup fresh peaches
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Blend in blender until smooth.

Makes two cups.

Peach Refrigerator Dessert

This recipe came from the folks at a peach stand up in Clanton.

Peach Refrigerator Dessert

1 small box vanilla wafers (20 to 30 wafers)
1/2 cup butter
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup whipped cream
2 cups thickened peaches

Crush wafers and spread half on bottom of pan.

Cream butter, powdered sugar and eggs together until well mixed. Alternate layers of fruit, creamed mixture and whipped cream. Top with remainder of wafer crumbs.

Refrigerate for a few hours. Serve and enjoy.