Perfect Peach Pie Entry-2013 by Jule Brooks & Katrina Procaccini

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Batter:

• 3/4 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1Tbsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder

Ingredients for Peach Honey Nut Syrup:

• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1-1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
• 2 1/2 cups fresh white peaches (ripe)

Ingredients for Streusel Layer:

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Ingredients for Crumb Topping:

• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp almonds, slivered
• 2 Tbsp pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into eight pieces

Ingredients for Frosting:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

For the Batter:

1. Melt butter and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the self-rising flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract and milk.
3. Pour batter mixture over butter. Do not stir.

For the Peach Honey Nut Syrup:

1. Combine the honey, orange juice, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 4 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add the almonds, if desired, and mix well. Return to heat, add peaches and simmer for 5 minutes more.

For the Streusel Layer:

1. Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter and cinnamon in small mixing bowl.

To Assemble:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Spoon in the peaches and almonds; and then top with more batter. Lastly, sprinkle with the streusel layer.
3. Place in oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then sprinkle crumb topping to lightly cover top layer.
5. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake until golden and bubbling, another 45 minutes.
6. Remove from oven. Whisk together the frosting ingredients and drizzle it on top. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.