Fresh Peach Ice Cream Pie

Fresh peaches make this peach ice cream pie a sure winner.

3 c. sliced, fresh peaches
3 tbsp. sugar
3 oz. pkg. lemon jello
1 pt. good quality vanilla ice cream, cut up
9 or 10 inch baked pie shell
whipped cream (optional)

Add sugar to sliced peaches and let sit about 20 minutes. Then pour accumulated juice into 1 cup measure. Add water to fill cup. Bring to boil and pour over the Jello. When dissolved, add the ice cream. Stir until ice cream is melted. You may need to chill this a few more minutes until thick enough (starting to congeal) to add peaches Mix together and pour into 9 or 10 inch baked pie shell. Chill. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.