Peach Melba Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2
   MAKE THE CRUST:.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, stir together flour and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, blend in shortening until mixture resembles very coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water and stir until dough forms a ball.
4. 4
   Cut dough in half; wrap one-half in plastic wrap and set aside.
5. 5
   On a lightly floured cutting board or counter, roll together dough half out into an 11-inch circle. Tansfer dough to a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
6. 6
   MAKE THE FILLING:.
7. 7
   In a medium mixing bowl, gently stir together peach slices, raspberries, and almond extract; set aside. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, flour and cinnamon until mixed; add to fruit and stir to coat.
8. 8
   Tranfer fruit filling to the crust and dot with butter.
9. 9
   ASSEMBLE THE PIE;.
10. 10
    Roll out reserved dough to an 11-inch circle.
11. 11
    Roll edges of crust under; then crimp as desired to seal. Cut several small slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
12. 12
    Using a pastry brush, brush top crust with milk, then sprinkle with sugar. Bake 60-70 minutes, or until crust in nicely browned and fruit is bubbling. Cool pie to room temperature before serving.