Ingredients:
- 6 cups (900g) fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (10g) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, ice-cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch until coated in a velvety glaze.
- Pour the peach mixture into a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish, spreading them evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Use a pastry cutter or forks to work the cubed cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized lumps remaining.
- Stir in the milk or cream just until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the peaches, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the fruit is bubbling at the edges and the crust is a deep mahogany gold.