3 c. sliced fresh peaches (or more)
1 c. plus 3 tbsp. sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 egg, well beaten
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Arrange peaches in a greased 8 inch baking pan. Sprinkle peaches with mixture of 1 cup sugar, almond extract, lemon juice and lemon peel. Heat in preheating oven 400 degrees while preparing short cake.

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut into shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg all at once. Stir just enough to moisten flour.

Spread dough over hot peaches. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake in preheated oven 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Serve with ice cream.