1-2-3 PEACH COBBLER

What could be better than peach cobbler straight from the oven? Try this healthier version of the classic favorite.

Ingredients:
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup peach nectar
¼ cup pineapple juice or peach
   juice (if desired, use juice
   reserved from canned
   peaches)
2 16-ounce cans of peaches,
   packed in juice, drained, (or 1¾ pounds, fresh, sliced)

 
1 tablespoon tub margarine
1 cup dry pancake mix
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
2/3 cup fat-free evaporated
   milk
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Nonstick cooking spray, as
   needed

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Combine cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, peach nectar, and juice in saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.

3. Add sliced peaches to mixture.

4. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

5. In another saucepan, melt margarine and set aside.

6. Lightly spray 8-inch-square glass dish with cooking spray. Pour hot peach mixture into dish.

7. In another bowl, combine pancake mix, flour, sugar, and melted margarine. Stir in milk. Quickly spoon this mixture over peach mixture.

8. Combine nutmeg and brown sugar. Sprinkle mixture on top of batter.

9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

10. Cool and cut into eight squares.


Yield: Makes 8 servings, Serving Size: 1 square

Each Serving Provides:
Calories 271
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 263mg

Total Fiber 2g
Protein 4g
Carbohydrates 54g
Potassium 284mg