Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425g each) sliced peaches in heavy syrup
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (8g) baking powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1 tbsp (15g) melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Pour the canned peaches and their syrup into a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the 2 tbsp (28g) of butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry; stir this into the peaches.
  4. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the syrup thickens and smells aromatic, then remove from heat.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Pour the melted butter (15g) into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish, swirling to coat the sides.
  7. Pour the thickened peach mixture directly over the melted butter.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  9. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  10. Stir in the milk just until combined—do not overmix.
  11. Dollop the batter over the peaches, either spreading evenly or leaving in rustic clumps.
  12. Place in the center rack of the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes until the edges are golden brown.