Vintage oven-baked peach cobbler

This recipe for traditional oven peach cobbler will take you back in time with its wholesome, delectable tastes. This recipe makes a tasty dessert using canned or fresh peaches and a basic batter.

Ingredients
For the Filling:
4 cups sliced peaches (drained and either fresh or canned)
If using fresh peaches, add 1/2 cup water to 1 cup of granulated sugar
For the Batter:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
1 stick of melted unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence (optional)
Ground cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling on top)
Instructions