4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup sherry
8 to 10 fresh peaches, skinned and halved
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Melt butter and pour into oblong 2-quart baking dish. Distribute butter evenly on bottom and sides of dish.

Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, allspice, water and sherry. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Dip fresh peaches in boiling water quickly. Remove skins; cut in halves; remove stones. Arrange peach halves in baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle nuts on top. Pour cooked liquid over peaches.

BATTER:

1/4 cup sugar
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Mix sugar with baking mix, egg, milk and almond flavoring. Stir just enough to moisten. Drop batter by spoonfuls around edge of baking dish.

Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Serve warm or cold, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Serves 8 to 10.

Submitted by: Cynthia Hughes