Peach pie is such a happy pie and my absolute favorite although I don’t make it nearly often enough.
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Best Classic Ever Peach Pie
2016-07-02 09:14:59
Peach pie is such a happy pie and my absolute favorite although I don't make it nearly often enough.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1123g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1483
Calories from Fat 374
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g
65%
Saturated Fat 24g
118%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 92mg
31%
Sodium 469mg
20%
Total Carbohydrates 280g
93%
Dietary Fiber 14g
54%
Sugars 231g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A
77%
Vitamin C
95%
Calcium
18%
Iron
23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 1 pie dough
- 5 to 6 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (see tip)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, or as desired
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, potato starch, or flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
What you do
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Roll out the pie dough and place the bottom crust in the pie pan.
- In a large bowl, toss the peaches with the lemon juice and sugars.
- Add the spices and vanilla, as desired.
- Add the thickener of your choice and stir to coat the peaches.
- Pour the peaches into the piecrust.
- Dot with butter.
- Weave a lattice top for the pie crust.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Tips & tricks
- You can peel the peaches as they are, or blanch them in hot water for 30 to 40 seconds, then put them in a bowl of cold water to cool before peeling.
Adapted from Epicurious
Adapted from Epicurious
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