Ingredients

For Fruit
1 1/4 pounds firm but ripe peaches (about 5), peeled, pitted, cut into 1-inch thick wedges
12 ounces strawberries (about 3 cups), hulled
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

For Topping
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon grated lemon peal
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream

For Fruit: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an eight-inch square baking dish. Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Let stand until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally, about five minutes. Transfer to prepared dish.

Directions

For topping: Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg yolk, lemon peel and vanilla. Add the flour mixture; mix just until moist dough forms. Spoon the dough atop the fruit, spacing evenly. Bake until juices bubble thickly and topping is golden, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly and serve with ice cream. Makes 6 servings.

For this recipe try doubling the topping mixture for a little more crust with the fruit.