Description
The Best Peach Pie is a heavenly summer dessert that combines juicy, ripe peaches with a hint of smoked paprika for an unexpected twist. This pie boasts a flaky, buttery crust and a gooey filling that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy night at home, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also impressively delicious. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream for an indulgent treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 discs pie crust
- Optional toppings: butter, sugar, egg wash
Instructions
- Make the pie crust according to your preferred recipe.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cubed peaches, lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of pie dough and fit it into your pie dish. Pour in the peach filling.
- Roll out the second disc and cut it into strips to create a lattice top over the filling.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly; let cool for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg