This simple, no-bake peach
pie is an easy way to transform fresh summer peaches into a cool,
sweet treat, ideal after a barbecue or Southern-style meal.
Peach Glaze
Pie
- 1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 cup crushed peeled peach
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (9-inch) baked pie crust
5 cups sliced peeled peaches
2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Stir together sugar and
cornstarch in a heavy medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water
and crushed peaches. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly
as the mixture thickens; let it come to a boil and continue cooking
and stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside to
cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat
cream cheese until smooth. Spread in bottom of baked pie crust.
In a separate bowl , toss peaches with lemon juice and spread
evenly over cream cheese mixture; pour cooked peach mixture on
top.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours,
or until set.
Makes 8 servings.