Gingered Nectarine Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. 2
   Pit nectarines and slice thin.
3. 3
   In a bowl stir together sugar and cornstarch and stir in nectarines, lemon juice, and ginger until combined well.
4. 4
   Transfer nectarine mixture to pan.
5. 5
   Make topping:
6. 6
   Into a bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. 7
   Cut butter into bits and blend into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal.
8. 8
   Stir in milk until just combined and drop topping in small mounds over nectarines.
9. 9
   In a small cup stir together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over dough.
10. 10
    Bake cobbler in middle of oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until top is golden.