Mix together in a bowl and set aside:

4	cups fresh fruit (peaches, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples or a combination of fruits)
1	cup brown sugar
1	teaspoon cinnamon (for peaches use 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon ginger)
1	teaspoon vanilla
1	tablespoon fresh grated lemon peel

In 9" by 13" pan put:

4	ounces butter

 

Place in a 350° oven to melt.

 

Combine in a bowl to make a batter.

1	cup sugar
1 1/2	cup flour
1 1/2	cup milk
4	teaspoons baking powder
1/4	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon vanilla

Remove pan of melted butter from the oven. Pour in batter. Do not stir. Top with fruit mixture. Do not stir.

Sprinkle over top:

2

cup nuts

Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve warm or cold. Serves 12.

Every time this dessert is served, I'm asked for the recipe. This is my cobbler recipe. I often vary the spice and the nuts to match the fruit. Taste varies depending on the fruit, the nuts and the flavorings used.