David Landrum’s Peach Kuchen-recipe

David Landrum’s Peach Kuchen

* A kuchen is an Amish pastry. Is not exactly a pie and not exactly a cake and has a

light, unique flavor.

1 1/3 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1/3 cup of margarine

1 can (16 oz.) spiced peaches, drained

3 tablespoons honey

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 egg, beaten

1 cup sour cream (or yogurt or a mixture)

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in margarine with a pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Pat into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Arrange peach slices on top of crust in a single layer. Drizzle with honey, then sprinkle top with cinnamon. Bake at 400-F or 204-C degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Combine the beaten egg and sour cream, mixing well. Pour over peaches and bake 30 minutes longer. Serve warm.

*Note: yogurt may be used in topping rather than sour cream. I prefer sour cream for its

milder flavor. Yogurt will give the topping more of a tang. Or combine the two to your

particular taste.

* Other fruits such as cherries, apples, blueberries, or rhubarb may also be used. Fruits may

be canned or fresh.