Prepare your peaches by cutting them in half, remove the pit, peel the skin off, and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (approximately)
In a bowl add peaches with their juice, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and almond extract - stir gently
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread peaches and everything else onto the cookie sheet. Let seep together for about 10 minutes while oven preheats
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until peaches are softened**
Remove from oven and mash immediately with a fork or potato masher until it is as smooth as you prefer***
Use immediately or store in an airtight jar for 1 week in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer