Buttery Peach Cobbler with Homemade Butterscotch Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain peaches, reserving 1/2 cup syrup for the sauce. In a large bowl, combine peaches, brown sugar, tapioca, cinnamon (if using), lemon juice, and vanilla. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the lightly beaten eggs. Drop the topping by spoonfuls onto the peach mixture, then spread it evenly.

3. 3

   Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   For the butterscotch sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, salt, melted butter, and the reserved peach syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

5. 5

   Serve the warm peach cobbler with the homemade butterscotch sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.