Vanilla Peach Pie

• 1 package pie crust
• 1 cup dried fruit bits
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup + 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 3 lb. frozen peaches, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

Prepare crust mix according to package directions. Shape into 2 disks, one slightly larger than the other; wrap. Refrigerate. Combine fruit bits, brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg; stir in peaches.

On floured surface, roll larger dough disk into 12 inch circle; fit into 9 inch pie pan. Spoon peach mixture into crust. Roll remaining dough into 9 inch circle; cut into 1 inch wide strips. Arrange in lattice pattern over pie filling; trim and flute edge. Refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes.

Place baking sheet on rack in oven; preheat to 375 degrees F. Brush crust with egg; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake on hot baking sheet 1 hour, 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool.

By Robin from Washington, IA