Peach Pie
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Peach Pie
Description
This Peach Pie recipe uses fresh peeled and sliced peaches mixed with a sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch blend. Butter and water heated together create a base for the sugar mixture, which thickens into a sauce as it cooks. This hot sauce is poured directly over the peach slices, cooking them slightly and evenly coating them with a glossy, spiced layer. The mixture is then flavored with vanilla or almond extract and transferred to a pre-baked pie crust.
The pie can be served warm—allowing the sauce to remain soft and flowing—or chilled, where the filling firms up from the cornstarch. The cinnamon adds warmth, while the vanilla or almond extract complements the peaches' sweetness. The contrast between the tender cooked fruit filling and flaky crust creates a satisfying texture combination.
Residual peach juice from slicing can be incorporated into the water portion used to make the sauce or strained off, depending on preference. The warmth of the sauce when poured directly onto the peaches helps to soften them slightly, enhancing their texture and melding the flavors.
Serving the pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a recommended option to balance the sweet-tart fruit filling. Chilling the pie before serving allows flavors to meld and the filling to set more firmly.
Ingredients
- 5 peaches
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 1 pie crust click the link for our Perfect Pie Crust recipe, pre-baked
Instructions
- Peel and slice peaches. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside.
- Put butter and water into a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Slowly pour in sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Continue to stir and heat until the sauce becomes thick.
- Remove from heat and pour over peaches. Add vanilla extract and stir until peaches are coated. Pour into a prepared pie crust. Serve hot or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use peach juice released during slicing as part of the water in the sauce or strain it off based on preference.
- Pour the cooking sauce onto peaches while still hot to gently cook and soften them.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or chill the pie before serving for a firmer filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 569IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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