1-2-3 Peach Cobbler

Heart healthy

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 squares

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  cup  peach nectar
• 1⁄4 cup  pineapple juice (can use juice reserved from canned peaches) or 1⁄4 cup  peach juice (can use juice reserved from canned peaches)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  peaches, sliced, packed in juice, drained (or 1-3/4 lbs)
• 1  tablespoon margarine, tub
•  nonstick cooking spray (for baking dish)
• 1  cup  pancake mix, dry
• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  evaporated skim milk

• Topping

• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

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