Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler - Grit

Ingredients

• 3 cups sliced fresh peaches
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1-1/2 cups sifted flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• Whipped cream or ice cream for topping