Southern Peach Pie Recipe from Scratch
Indulge in the essence of summer with this delightful Southern Peach Pie Recipe from Scratch. This pie combines perfectly ripe peaches enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust that will transport you to sunny days spent savoring homemade desserts. Each slice reveals a sweet, juicy filling enhanced with a hint of cinnamon, making it the perfect treat for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped coconut cream, this pie is sure to please everyone around the table. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll be able to create a dessert that not only tastes fantastic but also brings joy and comfort to your loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 6 ripe peaches, sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour for the crust
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- To make the crust, combine flour and salt in a separate bowl. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually incorporate cold water until dough forms.
- Roll out half of the dough for the bottom crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Fill the crust with peach mixture and dot with butter pieces. Roll out remaining dough for the top crust; place it over filling and seal edges with slits for steam venting.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg