Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with The Best Peach Pie, a sweet and juicy dessert that will become your go-to for any occasion. This pie features succulent fresh peaches enveloped in a buttery, homemade crust, enhanced by a hint of smoked paprika that beautifully elevates the natural sweetness of the fruit. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this peach pie is sure to impress everyone at the table. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or topped with fresh whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust
- 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)
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust using your favorite recipe or follow a homemade version.
- Peel and chop the peaches into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, combine cubed peaches, lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough and fit it into a pie dish. Fill with peach mixture.
- Roll out the second disc and cut into strips to create a lattice top over the filling.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown; cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 145g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg