Thursday, March 3, 2011

Oregon Peach Cream Almond Pie






















  • 3 cups peaches, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup honey or Agave syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced blanched almonds

Single Pie Crust:

  • 1-1/3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons cold water

Prepare pie pastry in pie dish and set aside. Toss peaches with honey/Agave syrup and almond extract. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, and flour. Spread evenly in pastry-lined pan. Pour cream over peaches. Bake in preheated oven on 400 degrees F for 35 minutes. Remove pie from oven, sprinkle top with almonds. Return and bake 5 minutes longer, or until cream is set and almonds are lightly browned. Serve completely cooled.

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