Description
The Best Peach Pie is a delectable summer dessert that combines the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches with a perfectly flaky, buttery crust. This iconic treat is elevated by a subtle hint of smoked paprika, enhancing the natural flavors of the peaches and making it a standout at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a holiday, or enjoying a cozy night in, this pie is sure to impress with its unique taste and inviting aroma. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this delightful dish. So gather your ingredients and tools, and get ready to enjoy a slice of pure peach perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust
- 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6–7 peaches)
- 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust using your favorite recipe or store-bought options.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peaches, lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika. Mix until well coated.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one pie crust disc into a circle for your pie dish. Add the peach filling with juices.
- Roll out the second disc and cut into strips to create a lattice top over the filling.
- Brush egg wash (beaten egg yolk mixed with milk) over crust and sprinkle with sugar and small butter pieces.
- Bake for about 40–50 minutes until bubbling occurs; cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Allow cooling for about 2–3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg