Fresh Peach Cobbler
1/2 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon of cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg 4 cups of peeled fresh peaches 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 1 cup of flour 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3 tablespoons of shortening 1/2 cup of milk
Heat oven to 400F. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 2 quart casserole dish. Stir together the flour, baking powder, 1 T sugar and salt. Add the shortening and cut through with a fork until flour clings to shortening. Add milk. Form into a ball. Drop mixture by 6-8 teaspoonsful onto hot fruit. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until topping is golden brown. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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