Best 3 Southern Peach Pie Recipes

Indulge in the Southern charm of a classic peach pie, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of summer's bounty. This delectable pie features a flaky, buttery crust that encases a luscious filling of sweet, juicy peaches, perfectly balanced with a touch of aromatic spices. As the pie bakes, the peaches release their natural juices, creating a delectable filling that oozes with every bite. Whether you prefer a traditional double-crust pie or a rustic open-face version, this Southern peach pie is sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting homemade dessert.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Southern peach pie, offering two unique recipes to suit your preferences. The first recipe follows a classic approach with a bottom and top crust, while the second recipe embraces a simpler style with an open-face crust. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Additionally, you'll find helpful tips for selecting the best peaches, preparing the crust, and achieving the perfect golden-brown crust.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN SOUR CREAM PEACH PIE

Southern Sour Cream Peach Pie image

For those who love pies AND sour cream, here's a nice variation, courtesy of a local newspaper clipping from years ago. Although this recipe calls for fresh peaches, it has been made at times with canned peaches, but needless to say, fresh peaches are the best! [NOTE: Edited on 8 Apr 2011 to include the pie shell in the ingredients, as per 2Bleu's review suggestion!]

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Pie

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pie shell, unbaked, 9-inch deep dish
3 cups peaches, fresh, sliced
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

FOR THE PIE:.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Peel & slice peaches.
Mix peaches with other filling ingredients.
Pour into an unbaked 9"-10" deep dish pie shell.
Bake about 30 minutes, until pie is slightly brown.
While pie is baking, prepare the topping.
FOR THE TOPPING:.
Blend cold butter, sugar, flour & cinnamon with pastry cutter, until crumbs are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle topping evenly over pie, & bake another 15 minutes.
Cool to room temperature, then chill in refrigerator before serving.

SOUTHERN SUMMER PEACH-CHERRY PIE

Southern Summer Peach-Cherry Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 rolled pie crusts, store-bought or homemade
3 cups sliced peeled peaches
2 cups pitted cherries
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons lime zest

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts.
In a bowl, put the peaches, cherries, sugar, cornstarch, bourbon and lime zest and stir to combine. Pour into the pie shell and top with the second crust. You can do cut-outs or a lattice top if you'd like. Trim any extra dough off the edges, then crimp the edges. Make a tent out of foil and place over the pie.
Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or cool.

SOUTHERN PEACH PIE

Southern Peach Pie image

Make and share this Southern Peach Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
5 cups peaches, peeled and sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F Prepare pie crust as directed on package for two-crust pie, using a 9-inch pie plate.
Mix sugar, cornstarch and apple pie spice in large bowl. Add peaches; toss gently. Spoon mixture into pastry-lined pie plate. Top with second pie crust. Seal and flute edge. Cute small slits in top crust.
Bake 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on wire rack.
After 15-20 minutes of baking , cover edge of crust with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy peaches. If your peaches are not quite ripe, you can place them in a paper bag with a ripe banana for a day or two to help them ripen.
If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, you can use a store-bought one. Just be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
To prevent the pie crust from getting soggy, brush it with a beaten egg white before filling it. You can also sprinkle the bottom of the crust with a little bit of flour.
Don't overfill the pie crust. Otherwise, the filling will bubble over and make a mess. Leave about 1 inch of space between the filling and the edge of the crust.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set and prevent it from running out when you cut into it.

Conclusion:

Southern peach pie is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and juicy peaches, flaky crust, and creamy filling, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!