Aunt Gwen's Peach Pie

My Aunt Gwen is a fabulous cook. She taught me how to make my grandma's fondant chocolates and shared other great recipes for fudge, caramels, and mud pie. One of my family's favorite recipes is her peach pie. It's different from a traditional pie in that it doesn't have a top crust, uses almond extract, and there aren't any spices. We had more than enough peaches from our trip to the Schnepf Farms Peach Festival so I made the pie and was surprised with how well in turned out! It's simple to put together, but it takes a bit of time for the pie to set up. Here's what you need:

Aunt Gwen's Peach Pie

1 pie crust, baked to package directions
3 large peaches, sliced
2 large peaches, mashed
4-5 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2-1 tsp. almond extract
2 Tbsp. butter

In glass pie pan, bake pie crust according to package directions. Layer sliced peaches on top of baked crust. Set aside. In a bowl, mash 2 large peaches. On stove top combine mashed peaches, cornstarch, and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract and butter until melted. Pour mixture over sliced peaches in pie crust. Chill until set. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. (Note: Almond extract can be overpowering. Experiment until you find the amount you prefer).