Peach Torte

This is the perfect recipe for in season Peaches!

BASE
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup icing sugar
3/4 cup butter

FILLING
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (8 medium)
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Base:  Combine flour and icing sugar in bowl.  Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.  Press into bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch pan.  Bake at 350F for 20 min or until lightly browned.

Filling:  Beat eggs and sugar until light.  Blend in vanilla.  Add flour, baking powder and salt, mixing well.  Fold in peaches and nuts.  Pour over crust.  Bake at 350F for 40 to 50 minutes longer or until browned.  Cool in pan.  Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.  Yield:  15 servings.