Description
The Best Peach Pie is a mouthwatering dessert that captures the essence of summer with its juicy, sweet peach filling encased in a flaky, buttery crust. This delightful recipe stands out thanks to a hint of smoked paprika, which not only enhances the natural sweetness of fresh peaches but also adds an unexpected warmth. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to summer picnics, this pie is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or alongside fresh whipped cream, The Best Peach Pie is truly an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 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)
- Egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk)
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust by following a favorite recipe or using pre-made dough.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cubed peaches 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 dough and fit it into a pie dish. Fill it with the peach mixture.
- Roll out the second disc of dough; cut into strips to create a lattice top over the filling.
- Brush the lattice with an egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Allow cooling for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg