4 peaches (fresh)
Unbaked 9" pie shell
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
Pinch of salt
Few drops almond extract

Pare peaches, cut in halves and remove pits. Arrange, cut side up, in the unbaked pie shell. Beat eggs well, add milk and stir in sugar, flour and salt, which have been mixed together; add the almond extract.

Pour over the peaches. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes; then reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue baking 40 minutes longer. Test with knife inserted in custard, comes out clean. Remove to rack to cool. Serves 5 or 6 people.