MOMMA'S PEACH PIE

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Dad was born in Texas so momma would always make gravy and her delicious peach pie's for him. In those days (1950's)there was a produce truck that came down our street about once a week and my mom got to know the driver well enough to ask him if she could purchase the last of the peaches on his route. You see, mom had to pinch...

Provided by Joan Rehfeldt

Categories     Pies

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

PIE CRUST
2 1/4 c sifted flour
1 tsp salt
2/3 c lard or shortening
6 Tbsp ice water
PEACH FILLING
3/4 c sugar
3 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
5 c fresh peaches
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp almond extract
2 Tbsp butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pie crust by putting flour, salt and lard into a med size bowl. With a fork and fingers crumble mixture until it resembles crumbs. add ice water and blend into a crust. Roll out on floured board and put in a 9 inch pie plate and save some dough for lattice top. Brust lattice top with egg and water mixed to make it shine.
  • 2. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add to peaches. Sprinkle with lemon juice and almond extract. Put filling into unbaked pie crust and dot with butter make a lattice top with extra dough. Bake in hot 425 oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

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