Easy as Pie Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 C peach nectar
• 1/4 C pineapple juice or peach juice (if desired, use juice reserved from canned peaches)
• 2 can (16 oz each) peaches, packed in juice, drained, (or 13/4 lb fresh) sliced
• 1 Tbsp tub margarine
• 1 C dry pancake mix
• 2/3 C all-purpose flour
• 1/2 C sugar
• 2/3 C evaporated skim milk as needed nonstick cooking spray
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar

Preparation:

1. Combine cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, peach nectar, and pineapple or peach juice in saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.
2. Add sliced peaches to mixture.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. In another saucepan, melt margarine and set aside.
5. Lightly spray 8-inch-square glass dish with cooking spray. Pour hot peach mixture into dish.
6. In another bowl, combine pancake mix, flour, sugar, and melted margarine. Stir in milk. Quickly spoon this over peach mixture.
7. Combine nutmeg and brown sugar. Sprinkle on top of batter.
8. Bake at 400 °F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool and cut into 8 pieces.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 piece)

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  July 21, 2010