Description
The Best Peach Pie is a delightful summer dessert that combines the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with a buttery, flaky crust. Enhanced by a hint of smoked paprika, this pie offers a unique twist that elevates its flavor profile to new heights. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or holiday celebrations, it can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or at room temperature for a delightful treat. The juicy filling and golden crust make this pie not just delicious but also visually appealing, ensuring it will be the star of your dessert table.
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
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust using your favorite recipe.
- Peel and cut the peaches into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, mix the peach cubes with lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of pie dough into a circle and place it in a pie dish. Fill with the peach mixture.
- Create a lattice top using the second disc of dough; seal edges carefully.
- Brush the lattice crust with an egg wash and sprinkle with sugar and butter.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until bubbly; let cool for 2–3 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg