Voluminous peach cobbler

1 9\" pie

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupShredded coconut
1cupDried peaches, soaked 1 hr in 1/2 c water
1cupPitted dates, soaked 1 hr in 1/2 c water
5mediumsBananas, peeled
½cupShredded coconut
12Fresh peaches, pits removed
2cupsBlack raspberries
2teaspoonsGrated lemon peel

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

CRUST: Sprinkle coconut evenly over the bottom of a 9" X 12" pan.

FILLING: Drain the soaked fruit, reserving the water. Puree the soaked peaches in a food processor or a blender, adding a little soak water as necessary. Pour into a large bowl. Mash in the bananas & coconut with a fork. Spread this over the crust. Slice the fresh peaches & scatter over the top. Blend 1½ c berries with dates & lemon peel in a food processor or blender until smooth. Mix in the remaining berries. Pour over the top of the pie & spread evenly.

Serve immediately.

VARIATION: Substitute black raspberries with strawberries & slice those that are not blended before mixing in.