Old Time Peach Cobbler

INGREDIENTS:

6–7 medium fresh peaches (about 5 cups, peeled and sliced)
1 cup sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced peaches, ½ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves and the peaches release their juices. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining ½ cup sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter without stirring.
Spoon the warm peaches and their syrup over the batter without mixing. The batter will rise around the fruit as it bakes, creating a golden crust.
Bake for 45–55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.