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Hot Water Peach Cobbler

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Hot water cobbler in a baking dish surrounded by three bowls with servings of cobbler and spoons.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

Original Boat Street Café owner Susan Kaplan handed this recipe down to me when I took the reins, and although it’s changed over the years, it’s still a favorite. The method is a bit unusual: I dress unpeeled juicy peaches with lemon zest, then smear the batter on top, followed by a dousing of sugar and a bit of hot water. The result is a delicate crackly crust unrivaled in the world of cobblers. Use the same crust to top summer berries, if you prefer.

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