Golden Coconut Peach Pie

Name: Golden Coconut Peach Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 to 4-1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 1large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

This peaches-and-cream pie once captured the blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair. It always disappears fast!

Ingredients

4 to 4-1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, flour, nutmeg, salt and juice. Pour into pie shell; dot with butter. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over hot filling. Reduce heat to 350° and bake until coconut is toasted, about 40 minutes. Serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator.