Peach Frangipani
- 1 pie crust (9 inch)
- 8 ounces almonds
- 23 cup sugar (plus more for sprinkling)
- 3 eggs
- 12 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 small peaches, peeled,cut in half and pitted
- Prick bottom of pie crust and bake in a 375 degree oven until light brown (about 15-20 minutes) While crust is baking, in a blender or food processor grind almonds and sugar until fine.
- Add eggs, almond and vanilla extracts and salt.
- Process to make a thick wet paste.
- Add 2 T butter and blend in.
- Pour and spread almond mixture into baked pie crust.
- Lay peaches cut-side down onto almond mixture.
- Spread the remaining tablespoon of butter on peach halves and sprinkle them lightly with sugar.
- Bake for about 50-55 minutes (375 degree oven).
- Peaches will be glazed and almond paste will be puffed and brown.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peach-frangipani-70175 (may not work)