I began the self-education process about gluten-free foods by talking to friends and family. My desire to learn to bake gluten-free treats was so I could bake and share something as a gift. Plus, should I ever have a gluten-sensitive guest in our home, I could offer them a gluten-free dessert. I also approached the matter cautiously, with a concern for our family food budget. Food has become more expensive. Purchasing different types of flours is important for my overall baking plans and there are multiplegluten-free varieties. My plan was to select the best for my baking needs. A “cup-for-cup” variety was my choice.

Ingredients

6-8 medium peaches; 2-4 cups sliced

Gluten-free flour, 1 cup

Butter ½ cup

Sugar, 1 cup

Milk, ¾ cup

Baking powder, 2 tablespoons

Sugar, ¼ cup

Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon

Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F. Using a 9” x 9” inch baking dish, melt the butter in the oven. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and milk. Pour over the melted butter. Do not mix or stir. Peel, remove pits and slice the peaches. Lay them in the baking dish, over the batter. Do not mix or stir. Sprinkle the extra sugar and the cinnamonover top. Bake 30 to 40 minutes.