Cinnamon Biscuit Peach Cobbler

Wow, what a fast couple of days.  Since I did not have camp this week I had free days , or so I thought.  Not so.  I had tons of stuff to do. 

I had to do sheets and bedding from the spare room where my sister and nephew stayed.  I had to go to Costco and get lots of things that fit well into the Element.  I went to Jazzercise after a week away and oh my am I feeling it!  Three times this week, I feel much better even with the soreness.

Yesterday I went to BJ's and Kohl's to pick up the items that Costco did not have.  I think I'm set now on paper towels, cheese sticks, new pillow for husband, plastic wrap, hummus, and yes two new cookbooks. 

I know, it's a sickness.  I bought the Williams Sonoma Preserving cookbook at Costco and Planet Barbecue at BJ's.  I glanced through them last night and they both look great.  More cooking!

Yesterday I decided to make dessert since dinner was simple - ribeyes on the grill, pasta with pesto and fresh green beans.  I made Cinnamon Biscuit Peach Cobbler and it was good.  And pretty.  Not too difficult.  I did use pecans rather than walnuts, we are in Georgia and I like them better. 

Cinnamon Biscuit Peach Cobbler from Taste of Home Magazine
serves 12

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Filling:

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 cup water
• 9 cups sliced peeled peaches

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until blended.
2. Transfer to a floured surface; knead 10-12 times. Pat into a 12-in. square. Brush with melted butter.
3. Combine the walnuts, cinnamon and remaining brown sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edge. Roll up jelly-roll style. Seal dough; set aside.
4. For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and lemon peel. Gradually stir in water until blended. Add peaches. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
5. Cut biscuit dough into twelve 1-in. slices; arrange biscuits over filling. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
   

Today I worked a few hours at Macy's for KitchenAid, then the library, Trader Joe's, the bank, and home for laundry and dinner.  I am ready to relax!  I will be leaving tomorrow to go to Pittsburgh for my niece's baby shower.  I hope to get an early start, but still have to pack my clothes and gather the mountain of stuff from my sister's shopping spree last week. 

I am so glad that I finished the baby blanket a while ago.  I am in process on another for my stepdaughter and need to get back to that.  Life is good, all works out as it should, now to deal with the shopping mountain!