Today, a reader wrote to ask for a recipe for Peach Pie. I will give you the directions for my favorite filling and leave you on your own to make your favorite crust.
Peach Pie
Heat oven to 400 degrees. You will bake the pie at 400 degrees for 15 minutes and 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
Place 3 pounds of fresh peaches in boiling water, adding 6 at a time. After a minute or so, remove them, one at a time to a bowl, using a slotted spoon.
Cool the peaches, then peel and slice them. (Save the bowl full of peels, for now).
Melt 5 Tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 2 Tablespoons of tapioca, and 1/3 cup flour.
Add 4 Tablespoons of peach juice from your bowl of peels.
Add mixture to crust and bake as directed above. Serve with vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream, if served cold. Enjoy!
Patricia Cummings
