PEACH PUFFS

PEACH PUFFS

1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes) 1 cup all purpose flour 3 eggs 1 can peaches in syrup whipped cream In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add 1/2 cup butter, stirring until melted. Gradually stir in 1 cup flour using a wooden spoon and stirring briskly until all flour is absorbed. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until mixture begins to lose its gloss. Drop by large tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes or until puffed and cooked through. Centers will be hollow. Using a sharp knife make a slit in the side of each puff and spoon in sweetened sliced peaches with a little syrup. Top with whipped cream. For an extra treat, beat heavy whipped cream with a little almond oil or extract, or Amaretto or rum and a few tablespoons of confectioners sugar to flavor the whipped cream. Variation: Use apricots instead of the peaches. Submitted by: CM