Emma Yoder’s Famous Amish Peach Cobbler

This recipe comes from Kilbuck, Ohio. I’m not sure who Emma Yoder is, but her peach cobbler recipe was given to me by an Amish lady who says that Emma’s peach cobbler was very popular at her community’s gatherings. This recipe is over 50 years old.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches (with their juice)
• cinnamon 

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a 2-quart baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and baking powder. Add milk.
3. Pour the batter over the butter. Do not stir.
4. Pour the peaches over the top. Do not stir.
5. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 40 minutes.
7. Top individual servings with vanilla ice cream.