Sunday, July 25, 2010

Fresh Peach Pie

This is wonderful peach pie.  We had it two nights in a row, and still wanted more.  I didn't have any almond flavor, so I just used vanilla.  It was delicious.  I really like the simplicity, which really lets the peach flavor shine.

I'm also including a tried and true pie crust recipe.

Recipe Source: Heather Sullivan

Slice 3-4 fresh peaches into cooked and cooled pie shell.

Mash two more peaches and add:
3/4 C. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 C. water

Cook 5 minutes until it boils.
Add 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring ( I just used vanilla) and 2 Tbsp butter

Pour over sliced peaches and chill.

Serve with whipped cream.

Easy No-Fail Pie Crust
makes 2 pie crusts
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup Crisco shortening (butter-flavored or regular, I prefer regular)
Mix the above ingredients with your hands to form a uniform mixture.
Add 1/3 cup ice water.
Dip your hands in flour so they won’t get too sticky (although it will still be messy). Mix the ice water in to the shortening/flour mixture with your hands. Roll into a round ball (the dough will resemble a sugar cookie dough). Divide in half and on a lightly floured surface roll into two circles. Bake according to pie directions.

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