Peach Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter; add 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar and blend well.
4. 4
   Beat in the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Recipe can be prepared to this point up to a day ahead and refrigerated.
6. 6
   Oil a 9-inch square cake pan and place half the peaches on the bottom. Using a metal pan gives a better texture to this dessert. Sprinkle half the flour mixture over the fruit.
7. 7
   Add the rest of the peaches and then the rest of the flour mixture.
8. 8
   In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and the brown sugar; sprinkle over all.
9. 9
   Put the almond extract in a 1-cup measure and fill with the boiling water.
10. 10
    Pour over the top of the cobbler, but do not mix.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with additional nutmeg and bake for 1 hour.
12. 12
    Serve warm.