fresh fruit pie-no bake

• nectarines (and berries) or plums (etc)↗4 cups
• sugar, to taste↗2⁄3 - 1 cup
• cornstarch↗3 tablespoons
• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• pie crust, pricked with a fork and blind baked↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   if using peaches or fruit other than berries, remove the pits and slice.

2. 2

   in a small bowl mash 1 1/2 c of fruit and berries with a fork.

3. 3

   in a saucepan whisk together sugar, cornstarch and 1 1/2 tbsp water.

4. 4

   stir in mashed fruit and cook over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, until thickened stir in lemon juice.

5. 5

   remove from heat, stir in butter and remaining fruit.

6. 6

   chill until partially thickened.

7. 7

   spoon into cooked pie crust and chill for 3 hours or overnight.

8. 8

   serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.