Peach Delight Pie is a summer treasure that captures the essence of ripe, juicy peaches, wrapped in a light and buttery crust. Perfectly marrying fruit and crust, this pie is a delightful way to savor the season's bounty!
Peaches: The stars of the show! Fresh peaches bring natural sweetness and juiciness to the pie. Make sure they're ripe for the best flavor.
Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the peaches and balances the tartness, while also adding sweetness to the batter.
Unsalted Butter: Provides richness and moisture to the batter, creating a tender crust.
All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of your crust, giving structure and body to the pie.
Baking Powder: Helps the batter rise, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
Salt: Enhances the flavors, balancing sweetness, and adding depth.
Milk: Adds moisture and helps create a smooth batter.
Vanilla Extract: Infuses the batter with a subtle, sweet aroma that complements the peaches.
Ground Cinnamon: A warm spice that pairs beautifully with peaches, adding a touch of earthiness.
This pie pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle some caramel sauce over the top. Serving it slightly warm brings out the best in the flavors.
First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready when you are. While that's warming up, grab a medium saucepan. Toss in your sliced peaches and half a cup of sugar. Stir them up over medium heat. You'll know they're ready when you see those juices flowing, which should take about five minutes.
Next, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the remaining sugar. You're aiming for a light and fluffy texture here. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl—this will help keep your batter smooth and lump-free. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with the milk. Keep mixing until everything is just combined.
Now, add in the vanilla extract for an aromatic lift. Once your batter is ready, pour it into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Carefully spoon that lovely peach mixture evenly over the top. Don't worry if it looks a bit messy—it's all part of the charm! Finish it off with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for that extra flavor punch.
Bake the pie for 45 to 50 minutes. You'll know it's done when the top turns a beautiful golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once out of the oven, let it cool for at least 10 minutes. This waiting period helps the flavors meld together.