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Peach Almond Shortcake

By on March 24, 2011 in Cakes & Cupcakes, Dessert & Sweet Recipes, Peach & Nectarine Recipes, Recipes

Peach Almond Shortcake
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 4 cups sliced peaches, sweetened
  • Almond Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • ½ tsp. almond extract
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Grease a 9 x 11 inch pan.
  2. Mix flour, 2 Tbl. sugar, the baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Stir in milk.
  3. Spread in pan: brush with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and almonds. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from pan: cool slightly.
  5. Split shortcake to make 2 layers.
  6. Fill layers with half of the Almond Whipped Cream and peaches. Top each serving with remaining whipped cream and peaches.
  7. Almond Whipped Cream: Beat chilled whipping cream, sugar and almond extract in a chilled bowl.

 

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