10 or 12 peaches, sliced
2/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. water

BATTER:

1/4 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
3 tbsp. shortening
Rind of 1 lemon, grated
1 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk

TOPPING:

2 egg whites
1/4 c. powdered sugar

Slice peaches (use plenty) into greased 8 x 10-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar, lemon juice and water. After mixing first 3 batter ingredients until creamed together, then add dry ingredients alternately with milk to this mixture; spread over peaches. Will look skimpy. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with egg whites, stiffly beaten, and powdered sugar added gradually. Brown for 10 to 15 minutes in oven. Serve hot or cold.