Peaches and Cream Tarts

These were an experiment with fresh peaches after the hubby complained about the stores not carrying pies. I didn't have a pie crust on hand, and not a lot of free time to make one, but I did have tart shells. These turned out very nice. They are best while still warm.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  large  peaches
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  dash cinnamon
• 12  prepared tart shells
• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream
• 1  tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. Pit and dice the peaches and place in a heavy saucepan.
2. Add sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, water, vanilla and cinnamon.
3. Heat over medium heat untill the mixture thickens.
4. Spoon hot mixture into tart shells.
5. In a large bowl, beat whipping cream and sugar with electric mixer till peaks form.
6. Scoop small dallop onto tarts and serve immediately.