A Delicious Quick-Fix Cobbler

(NAPSI)-Even better than serving up delicious food, many cooks contend, is finding an easy way to prepare it.

For example, here's a recipe for One-Bowl Peach and Blueberry Cobbler that could be the easiest cobbler you'll ever make. Simply throw all the ingredients in an oven-safe dish and top with any fruit you have on hand. The result is warm fruit comfortably nestled in soft pillows of dough. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

One-Bowl Peach and Blueberry Cobbler

Prep time: 5 minutes; hands-off cooking time: 30 minutes; serves 4.

¼ cup butter, melted

1 cup buttermilk pancake mix

½ cup sugar

½ cup milk

3 cups sliced peaches (fresh, frozen or canned, such as jarred peaches in light syrup

½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.

2. Select an 8 x 8-inch square ovenproof dish or a glass 9-inch pie plate for the cobbler. (If you're feeding a crowd, double the recipe and use a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.) Melt butter right in the baking dish and use it as a mixing bowl.

3. Add pancake mix, sugar and milk to melted butter. Stir with a fork until just combined. Batter will be lumpy--do not overmix.

4. Scatter peaches and blueberries evenly over batter. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon evenly on top.

5. Bake for 30 minutes or until light golden brown.

You can use apples, pears, plums or mixed berries. Frozen or canned fruit works just as well as fresh fruit in this recipe, which can be found in the book "Cooking With All Things Trader Joe's" by Deana Gunn and Wona Miniati. The cookbook features easy recipes that use everyday, budget-friendly ingredients and time-saving shortcuts.

Learn More

For more tips and recipes, visit www.cookingwithtraderjoes.com.

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Georgia Peaches: Sweet, Succulent & Satisfying

CC Note: Georgia peaches-- yummy. Nothing better on a hot summer day than biting into a fresh juicy peach from the Peach State. We highly recommend this peach salsa recipe.

NAPSI-For a snack, dessert topping or succulent ingredient in a favorite recipe, a popular fuzzy fruit is always a peachy idea. And when you pick a peach from Georgia, you’ve got something extra-sweet in your hand.

Home to about 1.6 million peach trees, Georgia’s central region produces 100 million pounds of peaches annually. And these round beauties are not only delicious, but also incredibly nutritious. Packed with natural goodness, Georgia peaches contain several major nutrients, including vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and potassium. They’re also an excellent source of fiber, good for blood sugar and keeping cholesterol low.

But it is their distinctive, sweet taste that sets Georgia peaches apart from others in the orchard. This makes them an excellent choice for snacking, salsa and raw sauces and toppings.

“Georgia peaches hold a real place of honor on the Southern table,” says chef and popular cookbook author, Virginia Willis, whose newest book is “Bon Appetit, Y’all: Recipes and Stories From Three Generations of Southern Cooking” (Ten Speed Press). “Like the wonderful generations of families who grow them, these delicious beauties are very special. They have a sweetness all their own and really make a statement on the plate,” Willis adds.

One way to enjoy Georgia peaches is with this sweet-and-tangy salsa recipe. Stir up a batch and you’ll be on your way to better health by getting at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. To learn more, including recipes, health information, pointers on picking and storage tips, visit www.gapeaches.org.

SWEET GEORGIA PEACH SALSA

Yield: About 31/2 cups

2 cups peeled and chopped Georgia peaches

¾ cup chopped red bell pepper

¼ cup seeded, chopped cucumber

¼ cup sliced green onion

1 to 2 tablespoons seeded, finely minced jalapeño pepper

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

Combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for several hours, stirring occasionally.

Uniquely versatile Georgia peaches have a deliciously juicy, sweet flavor.

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