Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of The Best Peach Pie, a summer dessert that showcases juicy, ripe peaches layered in a perfectly flaky crust. This recipe features a unique twist with a hint of smoked paprika that elevates the natural sweetness of the fruit, creating an unforgettable flavor with every bite. Ideal for gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying at home, this pie is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cooled for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 discs pie crust
- 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6–7 peaches)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 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)
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Make your pie crust using your favorite recipe.
- Peel and cube the peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together cubed peaches, lemon/lime juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla extract, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish and fill it with the peach mixture.
- Create a lattice top with the second disc of dough.
- Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg