Indulge in the flavors of the South with this homemade Georgia Peach Pie recipe. Fresh peaches, cinnamon, and a flaky crust come together to create the perfect dessert for any occasion. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat.
Ingredients
- 6-8 ripe Georgia peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 homemade or store-bought pie crust
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well to coat the peaches evenly.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim off any excess crust hanging over the edges.
- Pour the peach mixture into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Top the pie with a second pie crust or create a lattice pattern with strips of dough.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Enjoy your homemade Georgia Peach Pie!
Interesting Facts
Georgia is known as the Peach State, producing more peaches than any other state except California.
Peaches are a symbol of summer in the South and are often used in traditional Southern desserts like peach cobbler and peach pie.