Peach Cobbler

6 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches
cream, whipped cream, or ice cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter in a deep one-and-one-half quart casserole. Combine flour, one cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk; mix well. Pour batter evenly into melted butter without stirring. Combine peaches with one cup sugar; pour into middle of batter without stirring. Bake about 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve warm with cream, whipped cream, or ice cream.

As a variation, substitute apples, blueberries, or blackberries for peaches.

SERVES: 4 - 6