Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches

Topping

• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Half-and-half cream

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
2. Stir in the milk just until combined; fold in peaches.
3. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
4. In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugars, butter and nutmeg.
5. Bring to boil, stirring until sugars are dissolved. Pour over top.
6. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted in topping comes out clean.
7. Serve warm or cold with cream.

Yield: 8 servings.