1 qt. peeled, sliced fresh peaches
3/4 to 1 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
5 or 6 tbsp. cold water

Combine peaches, sugar and butter in 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Cook slowly, stirring often, until peaches are tender, and syrup begins to thicken. Transfer to 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Set aside and make pastry.

Sift flour and salt together. Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender. Sprinkle water evenly over flour mixture, just enough to dampen. Stir lightly until dough clings lightly together when pressed with fingers. Place on floured board and roll out in thin layer. Cut into strips 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide. Cover peaches with some of the pastry strips. Place in preheated oven at 350 degrees until pastry is light brown.

Gently punch browned pastry into peach mixture with a spoon and add another layer of pastry strips and brown. Yield 6 servings.