Crockpot Peach Cobbler

We purchased a 25 lb box of peaches the other day at the Amish store.  After days of eating peaches, peaches and yogurt, and peach smoothies, we ventured into peach cobbler.  

I didn't want to heat up the house with the oven, so I decided to try out the recipe (I think it's Paula Dean's) in the slow cooker.  I tinkered with the ingredients some, and it turned out peachy (pun intended). I like peach skins, so I always leave them on.  I feel it adds more flavor, and peeling them is a messy job I would rather avoid.  I loved it in this.  

Crockpot Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

4 cups sliced peaches

2 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup water

8 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

3/4 cups cream

3/4 cups milk

1/4 tsp Ground allspice

Directions

Preheat crockpot to High.  Add 8 Tbsp (1 stick) of unsalted butter to the crockpot.  Put the lid on, and let butter melt (about 10 minutes). 

Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a bowl and mix well. 

Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, allspice, cream, and milk slowly to prevent clumping. Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup. Batter will rise to top during baking. Turn crockpot to Low and cook 2 1/2-3 1/2 hours (or until cake  portion is done). 

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.