Description
The Best Peach Pie captures the essence of summer with its luscious filling of ripe peaches nestled in a perfectly flaky, buttery crust. Enhanced with a subtle hint of smoked paprika, this delightful dessert is an irresistible treat for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet evenings at home. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving, enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature for casual get-togethers. This pie not only celebrates the sweetness of summer peaches but also provides an opportunity to impress your guests with your baking skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust
- 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6-7)
- 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
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)
- Egg wash: 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust using your favorite recipe.
- Peel and cut the peaches into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine peaches, lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika; mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough into a circle and place it in a pie dish. Fill with peach mixture.
- Roll out the second disc, cut into strips, and create a lattice top over the filling.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar and 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: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg