Southern Peach Pudding

Pudding:

6 c. chopped peaches (about 10 peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped)
1/4 c. cornstarch
Cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Topping:

1/2 pint heavy cream
1 c. grated pecans

Put half of the pecans in a blender or food processor and blend with
the cornstarch until smooth.
Add the cinnamon and nutmeg to taste, if desired.
Pour into the top of a double broiler, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Mixture will thicken.
Add remaining chopped peaches and cook just until tender.
Spoon into individual sherbert dishes and chill.
Just before serving, whip heavy cream and spoon over pudding.
Top with grated pecans and serve immdiately.

Serves 6.

From the Sweet and Sugarfree Cookbook