Description
Homemade Southern peach pie is a classic dessert that captures the essence of summertime in the South. With its flaky crust, juicy peach filling, and warm spices, this timeless treat is a celebration of the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Ingredients
- Fresh or canned peaches
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Lemon juice
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- Butter
Instructions
1. Prepare your peaches by peeling, pitting, and slicing fresh peaches or draining canned peaches.
2. Toss the peach slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Gently fold in vanilla extract and dot with butter.
4. Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
5. Pour the peach filling into the prepared bottom crust.
6. Top with a second crust and crimp the edges to seal.
7. Brush with a beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
8. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Let the pie cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30