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Peach pie is a country (and city) joyPosted Aug 16th 2007 8:33AM by Marisa McClellanFiled under: Dessert, Recipes, Fruit, Books, Baking, Retro cookeryI was scanning my shelf of cookbooks tonight, when this one, the Complete Pie Cookbook leaped out at me. Being that we are approaching the end of the summer, the bounty of summer fruit is slightly overwhelming. Peaches, plums, nectarines and blackberries are cheap and gorgeous right now. Baking a pie is one good way of utilizing some of the summer abundance and make your friends and family happy at the same time. The recipe after the jump is from a section called Peach Pies for Summer Suppers. The introduction to that section says, "Peach pie is a reward tired and hungry men who have worked late in the field trying to finish a job really appreciate. A cool evening and a peach pie are country joys to sample together." Old-Fashioned Peach PieOne of summer's best treats. For a pretty pie, use a latticed pastry top. Pastry for 2-crust pie (use whatever recipe you like best)3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoon flour1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt5 cups sliced fresh peaches (you can substitute nectarines if they look better)1 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon almond extract (optional)2 tablespoons butterCombine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add to peaches; sprinkle on lemon juice and almond extract. Pour fruit into a pastry-lined 9 inch pie plate. Dot with butter. Adjust top crust, flute edges and cut steam vents. Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) for 40 to 45 minutes, until the peaches are tender and the crust is brown.
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