Peach and Strawberry Cobbler

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

Fruit Filling

• 570g firm, ripe peaches (about 5), peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch wedges (you can substitute tinned peaches)

• 340g strawberries, hulled

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Cobbler Topping

• 1 cup plain flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 230g unsalted butter (room temp)

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 large egg yolks

• 1 tsp grated lemon peel

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

To Serve

• Vanulla ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Butter a 20cm square baking dish.

2. Prepare fruit: In a bowl, mix peaches, strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Let sit 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to baking dish.

3. Make topping:

   • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.

   • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth.

   • Add yolks, lemon peel, and vanilla; mix well.

   • Stir in dry ingredients just until a moist dough forms.

4. Assemble & bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough evenly over fruit.

5. Bake for about 55 minutes, until juices are bubbling and topping is golden.

6. Cool slightly, then serve with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.