Peach Crisp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 -8 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup peach preserves
1/2 - 1 tablespoon peach brandy (optional) or 1/2-1 tablespoon peach nectar (optional)
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup oatmeal
2/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 -2 tablespoon crystallized ginger, minced
1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup almonds, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
Spray a 11 x 9-inch pan with Pam (or grease pan).
To prepare filling combine first 4 ingredients (peaches - almond extract) in a large bowl, crushing peaches to help release juices. In a small cup or bowl combine 3 tablespoons of the juice with cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into peaches. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
To prepare topping, combine first 7 ingredients (oatmeal - ginger) in a large bowl. Cut in butter with two knives or pastry blender. Stir in vanilla and almonds (if using).
Sprinkle topping over peaches, pressing down slightly.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until topping is brown and peaches bubbly.