Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Peach Pie, a perfect summer treat that combines sweet, juicy peaches with a hint of smoked paprika for an unexpected twist. This pie features a buttery, flaky crust that holds a gooey peach filling made from fresh ingredients. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is both easy to follow and sure to impress your guests. Serve it warm or cold, with ice cream or whipped cream, and enjoy the harmonious blend of textures and tastes that make this peach pie stand out from the rest.
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 regular paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust as per your favorite recipe.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- In a 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 crust into a circle and place it in a pie dish; fill with the peach mixture.
- Create a lattice top using the second crust and seal the edges.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top; dot with butter cubes.
- 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 (117g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg