3 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peach slices, thawed
    (or use fresh sliced peaches)
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring often; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool; cover and chill.

Process peach slices and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.

Combine sugar mixture, peach mixture, orange juice, and almond extract; pour into freezer container of a 4-quart hand-turned or electric freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Pack freezer with additional ice and rock salt, and let stand 1 hour before serving.

Yield: 7 cups