Friday, May 01, 2009

Peach Raspberry Cobbler


Anyone who knows me knows that I am NOT a baker - it's far too precise and follow-the-recipe for me.  I like to experiment with cooking - I like to change recipes and add or subtract and make something my own.  And more importantly, more to my liking.

But I recently came across a recipe for a cobbler (and who doesn't love a cobbler?) that seemed simple and what's more, adjustable.

The original recipe calls for a streusel over the top of the cobbler instead of a pie crust.  I wasn't feeling the streusel so I decided to cut strips from a pie crust and do a lattice top (not my best work but hey - it's my first fruit pie).

It couldn't be simpler - 2 cups peaches, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour.  Mix together and toss to coat peaches and raspberries.  I added cinnamon and nutmeg to the mixture after I poured it into the pie shell.  I THINK next time I may grate some lemon zest in, as well.  We'll see.

Then I TRIED to lattice the top with pie crust but I wasn't too good at it - it looked VERY broken and not pretty but again, my first pie OK?

In any case, the end result was WONDERFUL.  Tart and sweet - needed no toppings at all!