Iva’s Peach Cobbler

My mother received this peach cobbler recipe from a friend of hers many years ago, and fortunately she shared it with me. Boise is situated right between two large fruit-producing areas in our state, so peaches are plentiful in the summer.

Iva’s Peach Cobbler

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 to 1 cup sugar

  • CRUST:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large egg yolks. room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature, stiffly beaten

Instructions

  • 1. Combine peaches, cornstarch and sugar; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. For crust, combine flour, egg yolks, butter, baking powder and sugar in a bowl. Gently fold in egg whites. Spread over peaches. Bake at 375° until the fruit is bubbling around edges and top is golden, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 224 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.