Peach Crumble Dessert

Peach Crumble Dessert

6 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp flour
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Topping:
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Place the peaches in a greased shallow 2 1/2 quart baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon peel, and the cinnamon. Sprinkle over the peaches. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Stir in the egg until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the peaches. Pour the butter evenly over the topping. Bake at 375 F for 35-40 minutes. Serve with ice cream, if desired.
Makes 10-12 servings