Description
The Best Peach Pie is a quintessential summer dessert that perfectly captures the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches, complemented by a buttery, flaky crust. This delightful treat features a unique twist with the addition of paprika, which enhances the natural flavors of the fresh peaches. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a holiday, or simply indulging in a comforting dessert at home, this pie is sure to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet tooth. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy it cold as a refreshing snack—either way, it’s an unforgettable 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 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust using your preferred method.
- 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 paprika.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one disc of dough to fit your pie dish and fill it with the peach mixture.
- Roll out the second disc and cut it into strips to create a lattice top over the filling.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the filling bubbles; 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 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg