Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x12 casserole baking dish.

Step 2

To Blanch Peaches: Place peaches in boiling hot water for one minute or just until skins come off easily then transfer immediately to cold water. Peel, pit and slice into 1/2" thick pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and toss peaches with 2 Tbsp lemon juice.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x12 casserole baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour and toss with the sliced fruit just until evenly coated. Pour into buttered baking dish.

Step 4

In a food processor** fitted with a steel blade, combine 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/8 tsp (pinch) of salt. Pulse several times to combine. Add the diced cold butter and pulse until the butter is the size of peas.

Step 5

Transfer mixture to a bowl, add 1/2 cup oatmeal and use your hands to make large crumbles. Add ½ cup of the sliced almonds and mix to combine.

Step 6

Spread the topping evenly over the fruit and sprinkle the top with ½ cup of almonds. Bake 45 minutes at 350˚F or until top is golden and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.