Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb. 14 oz.) can sliced peaches
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 3 slices slightly dry bread
  • 1/4 c. butter, melted
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Method

  • Drain peaches, reserving 1 cup syrup.
  • Combine cornstarch and salt; slowly blend in reserved syrup.
  • Cook and stir until mixture comes to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice, 1/4 cup butter and peaches.
  • Heat just to bubbling. Turn into a 10 x 6 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
  • Cut bread lengthwise into 1-inch strips; dip into 1/4 cup melted butter, then into a mixture of sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Arrange over peaches. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes, or until toasty.
  • Makes 6 servings.