Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 3 cups peaches, sliced and peeled (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix in milk and fold in the peaches gently.
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and spread the peach mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the peach layer.
- In a saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil.
- Pour the hot mixture over the prepared peach and cake mixture.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until bubbly and a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor, or frozen peaches if fresh ones are unavailable.
Grease your baking dish well to ensure easy serving.
For variations, consider adding other fruits or flavored extracts to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20