Navajo Peach Pudding

Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried peaches
 * 4 cups water
 * ¼ cups of cornmeal
 * ¼ cups of sugar
 * ¼ tsp of cinnamon
 * ¼ tsp of salt
 * ¼ tsp of nutmeg [ optional]
 * ¼ cups of evaporated milk [ can be substituted for whipped cream]

Directions

 * 1) Soak the dried peaches in  water for at least 4 hours or overnight
 * 2) Bring the peaches and water to a boil, then cook in low heat for 30 minutes or until the peaches are tender.
 * 3) Mix the  cornmeal, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl
 * 4) Stir regularly to avoid lumping and  gradually add the cornmeal mixture to the peaches.
 * 5) Cook and stir for another 10-15 minutes until the pudding is thick and the cornmeal is cooked thoroughly.
 * 6) Stir in the evaporated milk and continue to boil for another 2-3 minutes or until the pudding is creamy and well-heated.
 * 7) Serve warm or cold, with a sprinkling of cinnamon or nutmeg on top if preferred.