PEACH KUCHEN 
2 lb. ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6)
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Pare and slice peaches. Place in large bowl. Sprinkle peaches with lemon juice to prevent darkening. Toss to coat with lemon juice, set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

KUCHEN BATTER:

1 1/2 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 c. butter, melted

Sift flour with sugar, baking powder, and salt. In large mixing bowl, beat eggs with milk work fork. Add flour mixture and butter (melted), mixing with fork until smooth, about 1 minute. Do not over mix. Turn batter into a buttered 9 inch springform pan or 9 inch round cake pan.

TOPPING:

1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 egg yolk
3 tbsp. heavy cream or light cream

Combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Drain peach slices, arrange on batter. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake 25 minutes. Remove Kuchen from oven with a fork. Beat egg yolks with cream. Pour over peaches and bake 10 minutes longer.

 

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