Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

While oven is heating, cut up the butter into 2 - 4 pieces and place in casserole dish. Put the casserole dish in oven. Remove from oven when melted. Keep an eye on the butter and don't let it burn. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking power, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Whisk to combine.

Step 4

Add milk. Whisk until ingredients are combined. Do not over whisk so as not to kill the baking powder.

Step 5

Pour batter into the casserole dish over the melted butter.

Step 6

Evenly spread the fruit on top of the batter.

Step 7

If you are using canned peaches in a heavy syrup, pour about 1/2 cup syrup over the top of the fruit. If you aren't using canned peaches, just skip this step.

Step 8

Transfer cobbler to the hot oven and bake for exactly 1 hour. Remove and set on a rack. Just for grins, test the center for doneness. If the toothpick comes out clean, it's done. If not, cook another 10 minutes.*

Step 9

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.