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
whipping cream or ice cream

Preparation

Place peaches in an 8-inch square pan.
Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Spoon mixture over fruit.