Description
The Best Peach Pie is a must-try dessert that beautifully marries the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with a flaky, buttery crust. This pie is perfect for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or cozy evenings at home. With its unique touch of smoked paprika adding depth to the filling, each slice delivers a warm and inviting flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether served warm topped with vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing treat, this peach pie is sure to become your new favorite dessert.
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 cinnamon)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)
- Egg wash: 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust in advance if desired.
- Peel and cut the peaches into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peaches, lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough into a circle and place it in a pie dish. Add the peach filling.
- Roll out the second disc and create a lattice top; seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar and butter.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until bubbly; cool for 2–3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 105g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg