Hot Desserts Recipes - Peach Cobbler Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large peaches (peeled and thickly sliced, with stones removed)

• 175ml/6fl oz maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 225g/8oz plain flour

• 225ml/8fl oz milk

• 2 egg whites

Serves 4-6

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5.

2. Arrange the peaches in a glass dish measuring about 20cm/8in in diameter. Mix together the maple syrup with half of each of the ground nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.

3. Drizzle the mixture over the peaches, making sure each piece of fruit is well coated. Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, milk and egg whites and blend to mix. Pour carefully over the top of the fruit, then sprinkle with the other half of the spices.

5. Bake, uncovered, in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the topping is cooked and beautifully browned. Serve hot with cream or ice-cream.