Description
The Best Peach Pie is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This pie features juicy, ripe peaches enveloped in a flaky crust, combined with a hint of smoked paprika for an unexpected twist. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy evenings at home, this recipe is sure to impress peach lovers everywhere. With its gooey filling and beautiful lattice top, The Best Peach Pie is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust
- 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6–7 peaches)
- 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 3/4 cup 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 using your favorite recipe and refrigerate if necessary.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces to maintain texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed peaches, lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika. Stir until well mixed.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of pie dough into a circle and fit it into a pie dish. Pour in the peach filling.
- Roll out the second disc and cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern over the filling.
- Brush the lattice with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top. Add small pieces of butter onto the filling.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbling occurs and golden brown; 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 125g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg