FILLING:

5 c. sliced peaches
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter

BATTER:

1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
Light cream or vanilla ice cream

1. In medium bowl combine peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water. Pour 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

3. Combine batter ingredients and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Drop in 9 portions over filling, spacing evenly. Batter will spread during baking.

4. Bake 35-40 minutes or until peaches are tender and crust is golden. Serve warm with cream or vanilla ice cream. Makes 9 servings.