Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of The Best Peach Pie, a true summer classic perfect for gatherings or family dinners. This pie features a luscious filling made from fresh, juicy peaches, encased in a flaky, buttery crust. The unique addition of smoked paprika elevates the sweetness of the peaches, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this peach pie promises to impress anyone who takes a bite.
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
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust using a homemade recipe or store-bought option.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cubed peaches with lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one pie dough disc and fit it into a pie dish; pour in the peach filling.
- Create a lattice with the second dough disc and place it over the filling. Seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg