Peaches. Pie. And fall. Three of my favorite things.
Well, it isn’t fall quite yet but all year long I look forward to ripe, local peaches in August, September, and October. I look forward to apples and pumpkins, too, but I’ll save those for another post.
Yesterday I stopped at my favorite produce stand to pick up some milk and a few other things and I was so excited when I saw that they had local peaches. So I grabbed a bag and filled it up. Within an hour I was snacking on one and making a peach pie. Believe me, I was in heaven. Those peaches were ripe, firm, a little bit tart, and oh-so-sweet.
The peach pie recipe I used is the only one I’ve ever used. It’s from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook that my grandmother gave to me as a bridal shower gift ~ it’s one of those tried-and-true recipes that is so good that I haven’t ever looked for a better one. I’ll share it with you today.
My next post will cover making a super easy, practically fail-proof, delicious, flaky pie crust ~ so check back next week.
It took some will-power for us to wait for it to cool and then photograph it before cutting into it!
Ingredients
- Pastry for a 9-inch lattice-top pie or my [Delicious Flaky Pie Crust|http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/delicious-flaky-pie-crust/|)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- dash salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut up into small pieces {about the size of dime or so}
- 5 cups sliced fresh peaches {about 5 average sized peaches)
Directions
- Slice the peaches into a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the peaches and mix to coat the peaches.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry.
- Fill with the peach mixture.
- Dot with butter. {See photo below}
- Arrange lattice crust over the filling; seal or crimp edges. {See photo below}
- Bake at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Tent with foil the last 10 minutes if the crust is browning too much.
- Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or ice cream.
Take your cut strips of pastry {1/2-3/4 inches wide} and lay {in about 1 inch intervals} and weave them until the pie top is covered.
I almost always forget to dot my pies with butter before adding the top crust. With a lattice-top it’s easy to correct that missed step. Just place the dots of butter on the pie between the lattice and slightly press them down in the pie filling.
To finish off my pie edge I just fold the lattice edges under the bottom crust and leave it that way because that’s the look I like. You can crimp yours or roll it or finish off your edge any way you like.
It tasted as good as it looks and we’re already looking forward to another slice tomorrow.
This recipe was featured on:
From The Farm Blog Hop
The Stitchin’ Mommy
{Click here to see where I link up.} 
What a pretty pie! Just popped over from Foodtastic Friday. Glad I did. Who could resist Peach pie? Nice to meet you 🙂
It’s so nice to meet you, too, Anneli. I can’t resist peach pie ~ especially in the fall.
I will have to give this recipe a try! I love fresh fruit pies! Looks so pretty too 🙂
That’s quite a compliment that I appreciate so much coming from the dessert blogging pro.
What a wonderful recipe! Newest follower from the Simply Create link party. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
-Amy
Thanks, Amy. I just took a look at your site ~ you have a lot of great projects and patterns. I’ll be checking back often.
Stunning classic peach pie… perfect season treat. Thank you so much for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Classic and perfect! I agree.
OMG! This looks so good and your photography is amazing! I would love for you to come share at the From the Farm Blog Hop this week. We’ll be favoriting all the peach linkups from this week at next weeks’ party, so be sure and link up before Thursday to be included!
Lisa
Fresh Eggs Daily
http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/08/from-farm-blog-hop_23.html
Wow!!! What a lovely comment. If there’s one thing I feel insecure about it’s my photography skills. Thanks for the invite. I popped on over. And yum, a peach round-up. I’m looking forward to that!
Oh man, not gonna lie. I just moaned out loud when I saw this! if ever there was a time I’d want to reach through my screen an grab a piece of pie, NOW is the time! lol. That pie just looks all kinds of stunning! While I’m here commenting, I’d like to invite you to come party with us at Tasty Tuesdays! You can find this week’s party here, if you’re interested: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/quick-dirty-tacos-chicken-carnitas.html
You crack me up, Anyonita! It’s delicious, that’s for sure. I’m heading on over. I’ve been to your link party before but for some reason I forgot to add it to my weekly link party list.
What a BEAUTIFUL pie!!! It looks absolutely delicious! I would love a slice (or two!) Looks wonderful!! 🙂
This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-link-up-31/
Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
Hosted by:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
http://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
We hope to see you there!
Thanks, Parrish, I’m heading on over.
your lattice is beautiful! what a gorgeous pie. thanks so much for linking to wake up Wednesdays.
I think lattice always makes a pie look a little bit extra special and it’s so easy to do. Thanks for the compliment on something that is to easy!
I’ve never ever made a pie in my life! Pathetic! We’d love for you to come over to our newest link party over at The Inspiration Network: DELISH- a desserts only link party. Bring your desserts and let’s party!!
http://theinspiration-network.com/delish-dessert-link-party/
Smiles,
Melanie and Diana
The Inspiration Network
Melanie, I’m so surprised that you’ve never made a pie but it’s probably because you’re so busy making so many other amazing things!
Beautiful looking peach recipe! Thanks for linking up to From The Farm Blog Hop!We’ve shared yours as one of our peachy favorites this week on From The Farm! Check it out here: http://myhealthygreenfamily.com/blog/wordpress/from-the-farm-blog-hop-is-live-6/
Thanks for sharing and we are looking forward to seeing what you share next week!
Leona from http://www.myhealthygreenfamily.com
From The Farm Co-Host.
Beautiful looking peach recipe! Thanks for linking up to From The Farm Blog Hop!We’ve shared yours as one of our peachy favorites this week on From The Farm! Check it out here: http://myhealthygreenfamily.com/blog/wordpress/from-the-farm-blog-hop-is-live-6/
Thanks for sharing and we are looking forward to seeing what you share next week!
Leona from http://www.myhealthygreenfamily.com
From The Farm Co-Host.
Thanks for the feature, Leona. It sure made my day!
What a wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing at last week’s Get Crafty Friday. Your recipe has been featured this week. Have a wonderful weekend!
-Amy
Thank you so much, Amy, for the feature ~ what a lovely ending to my week!
Your pie looks b e a u t i f u l…..I will be making this in the morning. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve spent the most of the evening looking for that ‘Perfect’ Peach Pie to serve to my husband (my ultimate peach pie taster).
Jeanettie, I really appreciate your kind comments. Since your husband is your ultimate peach pie taster, please let me know how he likes this one.