Summer Dessert:: Easy Peach Cobbler

I don't know about you, but peach cobbler is one of my favorite summer desserts. We have gorgeous peaches back home in Georgia, but when the peaches are allowed to ripen on the trees as they do here in Italy, the fragrance really infuses the peach dishes. It's divine.As we dip further into the summer months, you'll notice more and more peaches at your local grocery stores and markets. I bet you'll actually notice the lovely scent before you see the fruits themselves.Here's my quick and easy peach cobbler recipe. This dish is perfect for your summer gatherings (and 4th of July cookouts). Don't forget to top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Let me know if you give it a try.

Easy Peach CobblerServes 6-8

You will need:- 8 ripened peaches cut into wedges- 1/4 cup sugar- 2 cups flour- 1 teaspoon baking powder- 1/2 teaspoon salt- 1 cup butter cut into small cubes- 1 cup sugar- 1/4 cup cold waterTo Prepare:Preheat the over to 375 degrees F.Wash and cut the peaches into wedges and toss with 1/4 cup sugar, set aside.In a large bowl combine flower, baking powder, salt, butter, and sugar. With your hands, knead the ingredients until the dough becomes sandy then add water and combine until the dough pulls together. The dough should be soft.In a ceramic baking dish place the peaches (I like an oval 9":  9" x 6 1/2" x 1 3/4" high; 1-qt. cap.), and then cover the top with the dough. The dough should be rustic and look cobbled. Place dish into the oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until peaches are bubbling, and the cobbler is golden brown.Enjoy warm with ice cream, whip cream, or at room temperature.Photo Credit: Me