This is super easy and fast to make with so many options to change it up. I’ve made it with peaches, fresh blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple and even carrots. Or you could go old school with the can of fruit cocktail.
The story behind this recipe is that it was featured in the movie Steel Magnolias and Truvy, played by Dolly Parton, is asked about a cake she brought to the shower and she says, ” it’s easy, a cuppa flour, a cuppa sugar and a cuppa milk.” While that’s not all that’s in it, it is easy to make a delicious. And as a non baker, even I can make it.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Butter or non dairy substitute
1 cup all-purpose Flour
1 cup Sugar, 1 Tbsp set aside.
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Milk or non dairy substitute.
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 cups chopped Peaches. One large 15 oz can, drained, is about right. Or, 2 cups fresh berries.
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F/175C. I’ve found an 8 inch Pyrex pie dish works best. Grease the sides with the butter and then into the microwave to melt the rest.
Combine all ingredients except the peaches/berries. Pour 1/2 of the fruit into the pie dish and pour the mixture into the baking dish and then put the rest of the peaches/berries on top.
Dust with the tablespoon of sugar and bake for 350F/175C for 35-45 minutes. Check after 35 minutes. If it jiggles when you shake it, it’s not done. Normally I need 45 minutes for it to set completely. Finish with broiler if needed.
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