Nectarine Pie

loof's Note:

This recipe came from an old magazine advertisement for Imperial Sugar. It's an easy to make sweet treat!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 pie

• 1 unbaked pie shell (9-inch)
• 4 medium nectarines
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2⁄3; cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, almond extract, cream, and salt. Set aside.
2. Place nectarines in boiling water for 30-45 seconds, then plunge in cold water.
3. Remove skins.
4. Cut the nectarines in half and remove the pits. Place the halves flat-side down in the pie shell.
5. Pour cream mixture around the nectarines. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Reviews

[Coppercloud]

I love nectarines and it is hard to find recipes for them. I have made this several times. I now leave the skins on, it gives the pie a nice pink color. You can also cut the fruit into slice as well. I once forgot the sugar, it was still ok, but better with the sugar.