Peach Pie Recipe With Fresh Peaches And Tapioca
Introduction
Nothing says summer like a freshly baked peach pie. The sweetness of the peaches combined with the flakiness of the crust is simply irresistible. In this article, we will share with you a delicious recipe for peach pie made with fresh peaches and tapioca.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
For the filling:
- 6-7 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup instant tapioca
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
For the crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
- Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the filling:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peaches, sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
To assemble the pie:
- Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the dough to the pie dish and trim the edges.
- Pour the peach filling into the pie crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second disk of dough on a floured surface. Cut into strips and arrange over the filling in a lattice pattern.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Conclusion
This peach pie recipe with fresh peaches and tapioca is a perfect dessert for any summer occasion. The combination of sweet peaches and the unique texture of tapioca will surely impress your guests. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try!
