Description
The Best Peach Pie is a delightful summer dessert that captures the essence of ripe peaches in a buttery, flaky crust. This recipe features juicy peach filling enhanced by a hint of smoked paprika, adding depth to the natural sweetness. Perfect for picnics and family gatherings, this pie is simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or at room temperature for a delicious treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust
- 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6–7 peaches)
- 2 tbsp lemon 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 the pie crust using your favorite recipe.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix cubed peaches, 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 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 for a lattice top; weave over the filling and crimp edges.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar; dot with 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 (109g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture. Chill your dough before using to maintain flakiness. Experiment with spices like cinnamon for added flavor.