Almond Peach Crisp

This recipe which came from a First Magazine is the absolute best I've ever eaten. Prep time includes peeling the peaches.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 8  tablespoons butter or 8  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced almonds
• 3  lbs  peaches, about 5
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375.
2. Butter a 9" square baking pan.
3. Combine the flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1/4 tsp.
4. of the nutmeg and the salt.
5. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
6. Mix in almonds.
7. Refrigerate.
8. Peel the peaches and slice.
9. Toss sliced peaches with the lemon juice, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 tsp nutmeg, the cornstarch and almond extract.
10. Put the peach mixture in the prepared pan and sprinkle crumb topping on top.
11. Bake until top is golden and juices are bubbling, about 45 minutes.
12. Serve warm or cold.