VOLUMINOUS PEACH COBBLER

--CRUST--
1 c Shredded coconut

---FILLING----
1 c Dried peaches, soaked 1 hr in 1/2 c water
1 c Pitted dates, soaked 1 hr in 1/2 c water
5 md Bananas, peeled
1/2 c Shredded coconut
12 ea Fresh peaches, pits removed
2 c Black raspberries
2 ts Grated lemon peel

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 1 1/2 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.
_________________________