A Gem of a Fresh Peach Pie

Name: A Gem of a Fresh Peach Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: FILLING:; 6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups); 1 c boiling water; 2 c ice cubes; 1/2 tsp almond extract; 3 oz package orange jello; 1 9-inch baked pie shell,cooled; TOPPING:; 8 oz package cream cheese,softened to room temperature; 6 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 c milk or just enough to make mixture spreadable

By Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter

This is great pie for that summertime brunch with family or friends ...It tastes like you would expect..fresh peaches cool to the last bite. My family loves these fresh jello pies...Last week I made a raspberry one.. we loved that one too.... These pies are so easy to make ..you just can't go wrong...enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

6-8

Prep:

15 Min

Method:

Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients

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FILLING:
6 medium

fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)
1 c

boiling water
2 c

ice cubes
1/2 tsp

almond extract
3 oz

package orange jello
1

9-inch baked pie shell,cooled
TOPPING:
8 oz

package cream cheese,softened to room temperature
6 Tbsp

granulated sugar
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1/4 c

milk or just enough to make mixture spreadable

How to Make A Gem of a Fresh Peach Pie

Step-by-Step

Heat oven to 375 ^. Make and bake pie crust. Cool.
FILLING:
Peel and slice peaches(you can use canned peaches if desired 16 oz. can very well drained.)Set aside.
Dissolve jello in boiling water. Add ice cubes and stir constantly until jello starts to thicken about 5 minutes. Remove any unmelted ice. Add almond extract and peaches.
Pour into pie shell. Chill until firm about 4 hours. Garnish with topping, if desired you can sprinkle with toasted almonds.
TOPPING:
In a medium combine all ingredients and whisk until smooth. Adding enough milk to make a smooth and spreadable topping. Keep refrigerated.