Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Southern Peach Pie from scratch. With a flaky, buttery crust enveloping sweet, juicy peaches, every slice feels like a celebration of nostalgia and warmth. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this pie is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly heavenly experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- For the crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- ice water as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss sliced peaches with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt; let sit to release juices.
- For the crust, combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Divide into two balls.
- Roll out the larger dough ball and fit it into your greased pie pan.
- Fill the crust with the peach mixture and cover with the second rolled-out dough. Cut slits on top for steam.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for deeper flavor. Enhance flavor by adding cinnamon or nutmeg. Use frozen peaches if fresh ones aren't available; thaw and drain beforehand.