Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2
   Combine granulated sugar and cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in peaches and lemon juice to make a sugary-brown syrup.
4. 4
   Bring the peach mixture to a boil in a saucepan, and simmer until it thickens. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish, and put into the oven.
5. 5
   Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir, until well mixed.
6. 6
   Add shortening, and cut with a pastry blender until well mixed.
7. 7
   Mix in milk to make a ball of dough.
8. 8
   Remove casserole dish from the oven. Add dough in spoon-sized dollops on top of fruit.
9. 9
   Return to 400°F oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until topping turns brown.
10. 10
    Serve.