Peach Betty

1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. soft bread crumbs
6 medium-sized peaches, peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 c. hot water

Melt fat in skillet or frying pan. Add bread crumbs and stir over medium heat until crumbs are golden. Skin peaches; pit and slice into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle peaches with brown sugar, spices, lemon juice and rind; mix thoroughly. Place 1/3 of bread crumbs in greased baking dish; arrange half of peaches on top of crumbs. Cover peaches with another 1/3 of crumbs. Add remaining peaches and top with remaining crumbs. Pour on hot water. Bake in moderate 375 degrees oven for 40 minutes or until peaches are tender. Makes 6 servings.

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