FRESH PEACH TORTE 
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1 c. plus 3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
1 c. milk
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
3 med. unpeeled peaches
Ladyfingers, split
Sweetened whipped cream

Mix together gelatin, 1 cup sugar, flour and salt in saucepan. Beat egg yolks, add milk, orange and lemon juices. Pour into saucepan with gelatin mixture, stirring. Cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon peel, then cool.

Cut peaches into chunks, crush with mesh-type potato masher. Add to cooled custard. Beat 3 egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in 3 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into cooled custard. Line inside of 9 inch square pan with split ladyfingers. Fill with peach fluff. Chill. Before serving, spread whipped cream over top. Serves 9.

 

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