Crusty Peach Dessert

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sliced peaches
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, well beaten

Directions

Drain peaches, reserving syrup; arrange in greased 8-inch square pan.
Combine 1/4 cup reserved syrup, lemon juice and rind and extract;
sprinkle over peaches.  Heat in oven while preparing dough.  Sift
dry ingredients into bowl; stir in shortening, egg and 1/3 cup peach syrup. 
Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.  Drop dough from tablespoon over
mixture and spread with spatula.  Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon additional
sugar.  Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.  Serve with plain or whipped cream.