Blueberry Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   Butter an 11 1/2 x 8in (29 x 20cm) baking dish.
3. 3
   Combine the peaches, blueberries, sugar, and lemon zest in the dish.
4. 4
   Sift the flour, 1/3 cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
5. 5
   Add the butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.
6. 6
   Beat the buttermilk and egg together.
7. 7
   Stir into the flour mixture to make a soft, sticky dough.
8. 8
   Drop walnut-sized spoonfuls of the dough over the fruit, leaving a little space between each one.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with the almonds and the remaining 1 tbsp of sugar.
10. 10
    Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the juices are bubbling and a wooden toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
11. 11
    Let cool briefly and serve hot or cooled until warm.