Upside Down Peach Muffins   



Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 c. sugar
1 tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. shortening, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. milk
6 tbs. butter
1 c. plus 2 tbs. packed brown sugar
3 c. sliced peeled peaches
 

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening, eggs and milk; mix until smooth.
In the bottom of 18 greased muffin cups, place 1 tsp. of butter and 1 tbs. brown sugar. Place in a 375 F. oven for 5 minutes. Arrange peaches in the muffin cups. Fill each half full with batter. Bake at 375F. for 25 min. or until browned. Turn out of pans immediately.

Makes 1 1/2 dozen.