Peach Kuchen
Fresh peach slices are covered in a custard filling for this dessert. It's finished off with a crumbly cinnamon-sugar topping.

Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
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Kuchen Crust (see recipe)
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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3 Tbsp. butter
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1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
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1 Tbsp. sugar
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1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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2 cups sliced, pitted and peeled peaches or frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup milk
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions
1.
Prepare Kuchen Crust. Use your hands to slightly flatten dough. Roll dough from center to edges into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate, trim and crimp edge as desired.
2.
For topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3.
For filling: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle piecrust with cinnamon mixture. Top with sliced peaches.
4.
For custard: In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Add milk and eggs; mix well.
5.
Pour custard over peach mixture and sprinkle with the topping. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour or until center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate any remaining kuchen. Makes 12 servings.
Kuchen Crust
In a medium bowl, stir together 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add 2 tablespoons milk and 1 egg, lightly beaten, all at once. Using a fork, stir just until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 4 to 6 strokes or just until dough holds together. Continue as directed in Step 1.
Nutrition information
Calories 298, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 145 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 5%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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