2 lb ripe peaches, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch cloves
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 *biscuit topping*
1 cup flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp margarine
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 cinnamon/sugar mix
Directions
Servings: 6
*BASE*
Combine peaches, sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves in 2 quart
souffle dish. Let stand 5 minutes. Dot with butter, cover tightly.
Microwave on high 10 minutes. Uncover, stir in cornstarch dissolved in
water.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder. Cut in margarine, Stir in milk
and cream just until dough comes together. Turn onto floured board.
Roll to 1/2" thickeness, cut into 2" rounds.
Top peach mixture with a ring of biscuits, sprinkle with
cinnamon/sugar. Spoon some of the juices over the biscuits. Cover.
Microcook on high 1 minute, uncover, Microcook on high 5 minutes. Let
stand 10-15 minutes.
From the recipe files of Sheila Exner - September 1991
Servings: 6 servings
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