Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with The Best Peach Pie! This irresistible dessert features a luscious, gooey filling made from ripe yellow peaches, complemented by a flaky homemade crust and a surprising hint of smoked paprika. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy evening treat, this pie is sure to impress. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy it at room temperature for an unforgettable dessert experience. With easy-to-follow instructions and fresh ingredients, you can create a memorable peach pie that will become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 2 discs pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6–7 peaches)
- 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
- Egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust using your preferred recipe and chill it.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Add lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika to the peaches; mix until combined.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough into a circle and fit it into a pie dish; pour in the peach filling.
- Roll out the second disc, cut it into strips for a lattice top, and weave over the filling.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar; dot with butter.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbling; cool for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding cinnamon to the filling. Use frozen peaches if fresh ones are unavailable; just ensure they're thawed and drained. Allowing the pie to cool completely helps set the filling for easier slicing.