GOLDEN PEACH PIE

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Years ago, I entered this pie in the Park County Fair in Livingston. It won a first-place blue ribbon plus a purple ribbon for best all around! Family and friends agree with the judges-it's a perfectly peachy pie. -Shirley Olson, Polson, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
5 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches (about 5 medium)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Line a 9-in. pie plate with 1 crust; trim, leaving a 1-in. overhang around rim. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, lemon juice, orange zest and extract. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and salt. Add to peach mixture; toss gently to coat. Pour into crust; dot with butter., Roll out remaining crust to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to bottom crust; fold overhang over. Lightly press or flute edge. Cover the edge loosely with foil. , Bake at 400° for 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 10-15 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.