Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 Baked pie shell--9-inch
5 c Sliced fresh peaches
-(about 5 medium)
1 c Sugar
3 tb Cornstarch
1/2 c Water
Few drops red food color,
-If desired
1 pk (3 ounces) cream cheese,
-Softened
Fruit protector, to prevent
-From discoloring--use as
-directed On package.
Prepare and bake pie shell. Mash enough peaches to measure 1 cup. Mix sugar
and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in water, food color and
mashed peaches. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture
thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; cool.Beat cream cheese until
smooth. Spread in pie shell. Fill shell with remaining peaches. Pour cooked
peach mixture over top. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until set.
