PEACH CUSTARD SQUARES

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I first made this when I was in the 10th grade in high school -- From a 1962 Pet Milk Praise the Cook magazine tear-out. A rich crust topped with fruit and custard -- Not too sweet -- serve warm or cold!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (softened)
29 ounces sliced peaches (one 29 ounce can sliced peaches, drained well, RESERVE 1/2 cup peach syrup for custard)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup reserved peach syrup
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, or 350 degrees for Pyrex.
  • In a 1 1/2 quart bowl, combine flour, salt, and butter with a pastry blender until mixture is like a coarse meal.
  • With the back of a spoon, press flour mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a buttered 8-inch square dish or pan.
  • Arrange well drained peach slices over crust, sprinkle with sugar mixed with cinnamon, and bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
  • Mix 1/2 cup peach syrup, 1 beaten egg, and 1 cup evaporated milk; pour over fruit in crust.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until custard is firm except in the center. Center will become firm upon standing.
  • Serve warm or cold ~ serves 9.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 239.7, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 18.9, Protein 5.7

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