NYT Peach Cobbler That's Really Cake
Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes, plus cooling
3 cups fresh nectarines or peaches in 1/2-inch slices, or a combination (about 1 pound)
5 ounces sugar (about 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces flour (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons Demerara sugar.
1. Set oven to 350. Bring peaches, 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice to simmer, then remove from heat.
2. Brown butter and pour into 8 x 8 baking dish.
3. Combine flour, 1/2 c sugar, baking powder and salt. Add buttermilk and stir gently. Pour over brown butter and smooth gently. Place fruit evenly over the top, sprinkle with sugar and almonds. Bake until golden brown, 55 minutes or so.
