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:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch until coated in a velvety glaze.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish, spreading them evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. 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.
  6. Stir in the milk or cream just until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the peaches, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the fruit is bubbling at the edges and the crust is a deep mahogany gold.