Description
Peach Pie Filling is a sweet, nostalgic delight that captures the essence of summer with fresh, juicy peaches and warm spices. This easy-to-make filling transforms any dessert into a festive treat, whether nestled in a flaky pie crust or served over vanilla ice cream. With a handful of simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up this luscious filling that’s perfect for pies, cobblers, or even breakfast pancakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss gently to coat.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Transfer to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring until bubbling and thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool before using in your favorite dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider including nutmeg or vanilla extract. - Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.