Yes, I know peaches are almost out of season and ordinarily I would have posted this in June but some things are just out of my control, for example: when my grandchildren are born. Lucy and Henry just had their 2nd and 4th birthdays.

My daughter put together a little party. She happens to be 7 months pregnant with number three and just wasn’t up to a huge shindig, so she kept it small and simple but still managed to make it darling and delicious. The party had a ‘cowboys and Indian’ theme, the meal consisted of bowls of chili, these amazing biscuits and instead of birthday cake she rocked the Perfect Peach Pies!

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We flew up from LA for the festivities. Sundance Mountain was misty most of the week…

Peach Pie Perfection

…but the weather cooperated on party day and the Autumn colors made a perfect backdrop for a fall birthday celebration. And the beautiful peach pies fit right in. We use a crust that is flaky and light, a sweet, easy to make glaze and ripe fresh peaches!

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We top these pies with my hand made vanilla ‘sour’ whipped cream…perfection! Notice the specks of real vanilla bean? Those are compliments of my favorite Vanilla Bean Paste. I use it instead of extract in all my recipes. It is available in both 4oz and quart size. If you bake a lot…get the quart!

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THE RECIPE: Perfect Fresh Peach Pies with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Suggestions and what you will need:   You will need my sour whipped cream recipe, a rolling pin and pie tins OR my favorite ceramic pie plates. You can make the pie crust by hand but a food processor sure makes it easier! (affiliate links)

 

Fresh Peach Pie Filling and Glaze
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 
Filling and glaze for peach pies. Use crust recipe above.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dessert recipe, summer recipe
Servings: 2 pies
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
  • 16 ripe peaches peeled and sliced
  • 2 Cups water
  • 2 Cups sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. corn starch or arrow root
  • 1/2 Cups lemon juice
  • 2 pinches sea salt
  • 1 cube butter
Instructions
  1. Place water, sugar, corn starch or arrow root and lemon into a pot. Simmer until thick, whisking as needed. When thick turn off heat and add butter. Allow to melt, stirring. Allow to cool for about a half hour, then fold in fresh sliced peaches. Pour into baked pie crusts and chill for 4-5 hours. Top with whipped cream, serve.

 

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