"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...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 large peaches (about 4½ pounds), unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
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Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups sugar, divided
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1½ cups (about 192 grams) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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¾ cup whole milk
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½ cup hot tap water
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Heavy cream, for serving