Light Fresh Peach Cobbler

This recipe uses less fats and sugars than most cobbler recipes.

• Ready In: 44 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  medium  peaches, sliced
• 6 1⁄3 tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt
• 3  tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
• 1⁄2 cup nonfat milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large saucepan, combine peaches, 1/3 cup of the sugar (5 1/3 tablespoons), cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon; toss to coat peaches.
3. Set pan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
4. Cook until mixture thickens, about 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking pan.
6. To make the topping, in a large bowl, combine flour, remaining tablespoon of sugar, baking powder and salt.
7. Work in margarine with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Add milk and stir until flour mixture is evenly moistened.
9. Drop 8 tablespoons of topping mixture onto peach mixture.
10. Bake until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
11. Cut into 8 pieces and serve.