Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir together flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and milk. Cut through shortening with fork until dough forms a ball. Drop mixture by 6-8 spoonfuls onto hot fruit. Bake 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or whipped cream, if desired. 6 to 8 servings.

can be used for the fresh peaches.

Betty Crocker Recipe

From a collection of my mother's (Judy Hosey) recipe box which contained lots of her favorite recipes, clippings, etc. Downloaded from Glen's Mm