Peach Crisp

• 6 -8 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup peach preserves
• 1/2 - 1 tablespoon peach brandy (optional) or 1/2-1 tablespoon peach nectar (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 -2 tablespoon crystallized ginger, minced
• 1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup almonds, chopped (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
2. Spray a 11 x 9-inch pan with Pam (or grease pan).
3. To prepare filling combine first 4 ingredients (peaches - almond extract) in a large bowl, crushing peaches to help release juices. In a small cup or bowl combine 3 tablespoons of the juice with cornstarch. Stir cornstarch mixture into peaches. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
4. To prepare topping, combine first 7 ingredients (oatmeal - ginger) in a large bowl. Cut in butter with two knives or pastry blender. Stir in vanilla and almonds (if using).
5. Sprinkle topping over peaches, pressing down slightly.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until topping is brown and peaches bubbly.

peaches, peach preserves, brandy, almond, cornstarch, oatmeal, brown sugar, whole wheat flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, butter, vanilla, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peach-crisp-178200 (may not work)