Peach Pudding

•1 cup all-purpose flour

•1/2 cup granulated sugar

•2 teaspoons baking powder

•1/2 teaspoon salt

•1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

•1/2 cup whole milk

•3 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches

•TOPPING:

•1-1/2 cups water

•1/2 cup granulated sugar

•1/2 cup packed brown sugar

•1 tablespoon butter

•1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

•Half-and-half cream

1.Preheat oven to 400°. Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and, if desired, cinnamon. Stir in milk just until combined; fold in peaches. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.

2.For topping, combine water, sugars, butter and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugars are dissolved. Pour over peach mixture. Bake until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted in topping comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Serve warm or cold with cream. Yield: 8 servings.