Cooking Temp: 375 *F
Cooking Duration: 40-45-minutes
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup flour
2 cups sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
pinch salt
1 cup milk
4 cups fresh peaches (5 to 6)
1 Tbs. lemon juice
Several dashes ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg (optional)
Pour the melted butter into a 13"x9"x2" baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Stir in milk, mixing until just combined. Pour this batter over the butter. Do not stir them together.
In a small saucepan, combine the peaches (peeled, pitted and thinly sliced), lemon juice, and remaining cup of sugar and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Pour the peaches over the batter but do not stir them together. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
Bake in 375 *F oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm or cold.