Drop Biscuit Peach Cobbler - Fresh from the Garden

½ cup sugar

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon nutmeg

4 cups peeled, sliced fresh peaches

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup all purpose flour

1 Tablespoon sugar

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons shortening

½ cup milk

Mix ½ cup sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in 2 quart saucepan. Stir in peaches and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased two-quart casserole dish.

To make the biscuits, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening and milk.

Drop 6 spoonfuls of dough, well-spaced, onto hot fruit. Bake in 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown. Serve warm.