Ingredients:
- 6 cups (900g) fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (1g) ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
- 1 tbsp (15ml) melted butter
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt.
- Allow the peach mixture to sit for 10 minutes to release juices and create a syrupy coating.
- Pour the peach mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet, spreading the fruit evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Use a pastry cutter or forks to cut the chilled, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal with pea-sized lumps.
- Stir in the milk just until combined, ensuring the dough remains slightly lumpy.
- Drop the dough over the peach filling and brush the top with melted butter.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.