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Peach Pie with a Secret Twist

Peach Pie
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This beginner-friendly gooey peach pie features fresh yellow peaches, a flaky butter crust, and a surprising twist—paprika—for added warmth and depth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 discs pie crust
  • 2 lbs fresh yellow peaches (about 6–7 peaches)
  • 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp smoked or regular paprika (or substitute cinnamon)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small cubes, for topping)
  • 1 tbsp white granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie dough in advance or use store-bought. Keep it chilled until ready to roll.
  2. Peel and cut the peaches into 1-inch cubes for a textured, non-mushy filling.
  3. In a large bowl, combine peaches with lemon juice, sugar, tapioca starch, vanilla, and paprika. Mix thoroughly to coat the fruit.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Roll out one dough disc into a 12-inch circle and line a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the peach mixture including all juices.
  6. Roll out the second dough disc and cut it into strips for a lattice crust. Lay strips over the filling, trim excess, and crimp the edges.
  7. Brush the top crust with an egg yolk and milk mixture, sprinkle with sugar, and dot butter cubes over the filling.
  8. Bake for 40–50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles. Cover with foil if browning too fast. Cool for 2–3 hours before serving.

Notes

  • If using frozen peaches, thaw and blot them dry before mixing into the filling.
  • Avoid canned peaches as they become too soft during baking.
  • Tent the crust with foil during baking if it browns too quickly.
  • Tapioca starch ensures a gooey, glossy filling—better than cornstarch.
  • The pie can be stored at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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