Peach Crisp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sliced fresh or canned peaches
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 c. sugar, divided
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. boiling water
whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Preparation

Place peach slices in an 8 x 8-inch square pan.
Cream the butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Spoon mixture over fruit. Sift together 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg.
Sprinkle over batter.
Pour water over top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60 minutes. Makes 6 servings.