Lavender Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• ¼ cup water
• ½ teaspoon dried lavender buds (add more if you prefer a stronger lavender flavor; grind for a smoother texture if desired)
• 4-6 large peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine ¼ cup sugar, water and lavender in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add the lavender. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Add the peach slices and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Place the butter in a 9 x 9 baking dish. Put in the oven to melt the butter.
4. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, remaining ¾ cup sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into your baking dish on top of the melted butter.
6. Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Serve while warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.