The Best Peach Pie
The Best Peach Pie is the ultimate summer dessert, featuring a luscious filling of ripe peaches and a buttery, flaky crust. This delightful treat bursts with flavor, thanks to a surprising twist—smoked paprika—that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of fresh peaches. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed at room temperature during a family gathering, this pie is sure to impress. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s a recipe that both novice and experienced bakers will cherish. Indulge in the essence of summer with every delicious slice!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust
- 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6–7 peaches)
- 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 3/4 cup white 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 pie crust by following your favorite recipe or using store-bought.
- Peel and cut peaches into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, mix cubed peaches with lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one pie crust disc and fit into a pie dish, pour in peach filling.
- Roll out the second disc, cut into strips for a lattice top, weave them over the filling.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar; dot with butter.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly and golden; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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