Fresh Peach Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 c. peeled, sliced fresh peaches (two 16 oz. pkg. frozen sliced peaches, thawed and well drained, can be substituted for fresh peaches)
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Mix 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in 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 to 8 spoonfuls onto hot fruit.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Serve warm with cream or whipped cream if desired.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.