Description
Southern Peach Pie is a quintessential summer dessert that captures the essence of ripe, juicy peaches enveloped in a flaky crust. Each slice delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, evoking memories of warm family gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a mouthwatering pie that’s perfect for any occasion, whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss gently to coat.
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish. Fill with peach mixture and dot with butter.
- Place another layer of crust on top; cut slits for steam to escape or create a lattice design.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding nutmeg or swapping some peaches for berries. To prevent a soggy bottom crust, pre-bake the crust briefly before adding the filling.