1-2-3 Peach Cobbler

• 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

Directions

• 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.