1 2 3 Peach Cobbler

1-2-3 Peach Cobbler

What could be better than peach cobbler straight from the oven? A heart healthy version!

CAL/SERV :

271

PREP TIME :

5 MINS

YIELDS :

8 SERVINGS

TOTAL TIME:

40 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 C peach nectar
  • ¼ C pineapple juice or peach juice (if desired, use juice reserved from canned peaches)
  • 2 cans (16 oz each) peaches, packed in juice, drained (or 1¾ lb fresh peaches, sliced)
  • 1 Tbsp soft tub margarine
  • 1 C dry pancake mix
  • ⅔ C all-purpose flour
  • ½ C sugar
  • ⅔ C fat-free evaporated milk
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • Nonstick cooking spray, as needed

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  2. Combine cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, peach nectar, and juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.
  3. Add sliced peaches to mixture. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. In another saucepan, melt margarine and set aside.
  5. Lightly spray an 8-inch-square glass dish with cooking spray. Pour hot peach mixture into dish.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix, flour, sugar, and melted margarine. Stir in evaporated milk. Quickly spoon this mixture over the peach mixture.
  7. Combine nutmeg and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture on top of batter.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool and cut into eight squares.

Nutrition (per serving):

271 calories, 4 g protein, 54 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 284 mg potassium, 4 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 263 mg sodium

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute