Peach Cobbler

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups fresh peach slices
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
•  Ground cinnamon (optional) or nutmeg (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
2. Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
3. Pour batter over butter (do not stir).
4. Bring remaining 1 cup sugar, peach slices, and lemon juice to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly; pour over batter (do not stir).
5. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
6. Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve cobbler warm or cool.