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Fresh Peach Pie with a Secret Ingredient

August 29, 2019 By Kerry 15 Comments

I love the fall. I love peaches. I love pie. So this time of year is a wonderful combination of my favorite loves. It’s also a wonderful time of year for family traditions. Most of us think only of Halloween and Thanksgiving traditions in the fall, but making a peach pie is something we enjoy doing every autumn when peaches are abundant and at their best.

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Last year, my family adopted our neighbor’s peach tree. They had recently moved into their home and spacious yard that includes a huge assortment of plants, shrubs, and trees. Not peach lovers, they didn’t really want the peach tree and were thrilled when we offered to take care of it for the season, in exchange for the fruit.

Picking Peaches, a Fall Family Tradition

Harvesttime Peaches

My husband picks a bumper crop of peaches.

My husband diligently pruned and sprayed the branches and blossoms. Once tiny peaches appeared, our family thinned them out to allow more growing space for bigger, surviving peaches. All in all, we spent quite a bit of time taking care of this tree. And we were rewarded!! Peaches. Peaches. Peaches. Oh, how we love peaches!

 

 

Fall Harvest of Peaches

Our children pitch in to help with the harvest.

How to Prepare Fresh Peaches for Pie

Then we picked lots. Next came canning. Then freezing batches. Then more freezing because it’s by far the easier method of the two. Just follow instructions on the jar of Fresh Fruit. Boil peaches for 3-5 minutes. and the peels slip right off (if the peaches are ripe). Slice. Mix in Fresh Fruit and put in labeled, quart-size Ziploc freezer bags.

Not sure how to pick, peel, and prepare your fresh peaches? We’ve written a how-to and made a video to show you how it’s done. Click here to see.

We enjoy peaches in smoothies, cobbler, peach crisp, and as toppings on cake. And just in case you love peaches too, here’s my all-time favorite peach recipe!! It’s a tradition that we make and enjoy every fall.

Homemade Peach Pie

Scrumptious Peach Pie

There’s a secret ingredient in my recipe. Can you spot it? 

3 lbs. or 6 c. ripe, fresh peaches, peeled and sliced

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. almond extract

1/2 c. white sugar

1/3 c. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. milk + 1 tbsp. white sugar

Pastry for 2-crust pie

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl, toss peaches with lemon juice and almond extract. (The almond extract is my secret ingredient, and it adds the perfect flavor. Trust me; you’ll love it!) In small bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and salt. Add mix to peaches and toss until well combined. Prepare pie crust. Fit into 10-inch pie plate. Poke various holes with fork tines. Pack peach mixture gently but firmly into pastry-lined plate so pie doesn’t sink as it cools. Roll out second pie crust an inch larger in diameter and place on top. Slice steam-release vents. Pinch both pastry edges together. Dip fingers in small amount of milk; pat over top crust. Top with sprinkled sugar. Place completed pie on rimmed baking sheet in middle rack of preheated oven. Bake for 55 mins. until well browned and peach filling bubbles. Remove to wire rack to cool. Prior to serving, top with premium vanilla bean ice cream. Relish the goodness!!

Some things you’ll need to make, transport, and store your pie:

10-inch pie plate. This one is super cute and will complement your pie perfectly.

Pie carrier. This clever, collapsible carrier will transport your pie safely to the party. You can also use it for deviled eggs, appetizers, and other desserts.

Pie keeper. Keep your pies fresher for longer in the fridge or freezer with this handy storage container.

Can I substitute frozen peaches for fresh in a pie?

With this recipe you absolutely can! You’ll just need 6 cups of them. No need to thaw. Prepare as instructed above.

Will This Peach Pie Be Runny?

Nope! If you follow the instructions above and add the cornstarch, your peach pie won’t be runny. It will be just right. Do bake it on a cookie sheet, though, as the juices will bubble over. As the pie cools, the juices will be the right consistency for you to enjoy your first slice–and the whole pie!

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This recipe is a keeper! I promise you’ll love it forever, so be sure to save it for future reference. Enjoy!

Juicy, fresh peaches make the best pie! You know you want some!! And this recipe has a secret ingredient. Best ever! #peachpie #peach #pie #recipe #summer #fall #thanksgiving #harvest #dessert

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Comments

  1. Sella |themomslifecycle says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:12 am

    Ahh, i love also the peach and yes i have my favorite peach recipe, http://www.themomslifecycle.com/easy-peach-cheesecream-recipe/
    And that’s really great to have fresh picked peach for the cake or any kind of dessert 😀

    Reply
  2. The Unfiltered Momma says

    August 28, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Can’t wait to try this. Perfect to bring to a party

    Reply
  3. ashley says

    August 28, 2017 at 11:07 am

    What cold be better than fresh peaches!! That pie looks delicious, if only there was a scratch and sniff option on the computer!

    Reply
  4. Gunjan says

    August 28, 2017 at 11:52 am

    Awesome recipe. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Kate | The Organized Dream says

    August 28, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    This recipe looks simple enough for me to do even when I don’t have a lot of time. I love peaches so this is a win for sure.

    Reply
  6. Belle says

    August 28, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I love a good peach pie! And yours look amazing! I have to try this one!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    Reply
  7. Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms says

    August 28, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Yum! I didn’t like peaches when I was younger, but now I love them! Especially in yummy sweet dishes like this pie! This looks delicious.

    Reply
  8. Deborah Francisco says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    Yummy! I was thinking about making a peach pie this weekend as I’ve been on a peach kick lately. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Rachel Ritlop says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    That totally sounds amazing! I’m salivating!

    Reply
  10. Diane @ ThisScatteredLife says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    This sounds scrumptious – I’m going to try your recipe!

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    August 28, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    This looks delicious! Must try asap. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    August 29, 2017 at 8:42 am

    Is there anything better than a summer peach pie?! Sometimes I dream about them in the winter! Your recipe sounds good – I like the added nutmeg!

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      September 6, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      And the added almond extract is fantastic too.

      Reply
  13. Ashley says

    August 29, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    YUM!! I need some peach pie in my life! This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      September 6, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      If you lived close by, I’d invite you over for a slice. 🙂

      Reply

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Comment if you want links to the book or the poster. This week I’m sharing the poster for free to those who are followers here. Next week it goes in my shop. 

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Hands-on learning can teach life skills. At the Hands-on learning can teach life skills. 

At the private school where I teach, we work on nontraditional, educational projects every Friday. 

These loom scarves and hats are perfect for finger dexterity and strengthening, something many of our youth are lacking as they simply swipe screens. 

Plus, while our hands are busy, we talk and discuss all sorts of interesting things. 

This is a class of six kids, an equal mix of boys and girls. 

For over an hour, electronics were off, students were helping each other learn a new skill, and we all talked and talked. 

It was the BEST educational experience. 

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Did you know you can return a book on audible if y Did you know you can return a book on audible if you don’t like the narrator? 

I recently tried West with Giraffes 🦒 but found the narration too distracting for me, and I couldn’t follow the story as well. 

After just a few chapters, I gave up and opted for the book instead. 

To make a return, go to your Amazon account, find your audible subscription. Then click on the book you want to return. It’s simple. 

You have 365 days from your date of purchase to make a return. 

We all know here that Amazon isn’t a library service and we wouldn’t want to listen to a whole book, enjoy it, and return it. 

But occasional returns (two per year so your account isn’t flagged) are acceptable when you find a product that just isn’t a good fit for you. 

Hope this helps. Any questions or thoughts?

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Hester Prynne is back!!! This Scarlet Letter novel Hester Prynne is back!!! This Scarlet Letter novel is all about the possibility of Nathaniel Hawthorne being personally involved with her, instead of just being the original author. 

Juicy!!! 

The book is clean. I wholeheartedly recommend it. 

Sorry for the weird audio. Not sure why. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hester, by Laurie Lico Albanese

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