Abigail's
Bed and Breakfast Inn

Camden, Maine

Specialty Recipe

Peach Kuchen

This makes a wonderful morning treat (like an elegant tart) or a special dessert served with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:

2 cups sifted flour

1 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 cup butter

5 peaches, peeled and sliced

2 egg yolks

1 cup heavy cream or sour cream

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 Tablespoons of the sugar together. Work in butter until mixture crumbles. Pile into an ungreased square pan and pat even layer over bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan. Place peach slices over pastry, sprinkle mixture of cinnamon and remaining sugar over top and bake for 12 minutes. Mix egg yolks with heavy or sour cream; pour over top of partially cooked kuchen. Place back in oven for 30 to 40 more minutes until top is bubbly. Serve warm.

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