Peach Beehives with Hard Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch pie pan with butter.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Press mixture into the prepared pie pan.
3. Arrange peaches in a single layer over the crust.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together condensed milk, almond extract, and heavy cream. Pour over peaches.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Let cool before serving.
7. In a medium bowl, beat together confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Serve as a topping for the peach beehives.

Interesting Facts

• Beehives were a popular dessert in the Victorian era.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover canned peaches.
• It can be served as a breakfast, brunch, or dessert.