Georgia Peach and Praline Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cups fresh peach slices, chopped*
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Fit piecrust into a 9 inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Sprinkle piecrust with 1 teaspoon flour, and set aside.
2. Beat 3 tablespoons flour, sugar and next 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
3. Stir in peaches and 1/4 cup butter; pour into pie crust.
4. Combine remaining flour and brown sugar in a small bowl; cut in 2 tablespoons butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
5. Stir in chopped nuts, and sprinkle over peach mixture.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set, shielding with foil after 35 minutes to prevent excessive browning.

Notes

* 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peach slices, thawed, may be substituted.

Attribution

Southern Living - July 1998