Ingredients:
1 8 inch pie shell
3 lbs peaches, peeled,pitted and chopped roughly
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup crushed amaretti cookies
1/4 cup coarsely ground blanched almonds
2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits
Directions:
Stir together peaches, almond extract, sugar, spices, lemon juice and cornstarch.
In a small bowl, stir together the amaretti and almonds.
Spoon peaches into pie shell, sprinkle amaretti over and dot with butter.
Bake pie in middle of a preheated 420F (215C) oven for 20 minutes.
Reduce heat to 375F (190C) and bake for 30 minutes more.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 70 min.