Tinned peaches make for an easy filling and are available all year round. If you’re not a lover of bourbon, replace with 100ml orange juice for an alcohol-free version. Delicious served with cream, ice cream or even custard.
Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. For the filling, drain the tinned peaches, reserving 75ml of the juice. In a rough 25cm round ovenproof serving dish, toss the peach slices in the cornflour until evenly coated. Mix in the bourbon, reserved peach juice, vanilla and lemon zest. Put on a baking tray.
Step 2Bake for 15min, or until the peaches are soft and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 3Meanwhile, make the topping. In a medium bowl, rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Alternatively, pulse the flour and butter in the small bowl of a food processor, then tip into a bowl. Stir in the sugar and lemon zest, followed by the milk to make a soft, sticky dough.
Step 4Carefully remove the serving dish from the oven and dollop on the topping dough in 6 large spoonfuls. Alternatively, roll into 6 balls with floured hands and arrange on top. Brush the topping with milk and sprinkle over the 2tbsp sugar.
Step 5Return to the oven for 20-25min, or until golden. Serve with cream or ice cream, if you like.
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