Description
Peach pie filling is a delightful blend of sweet, juicy peaches and warm spices that brings the essence of summer to your desserts. Perfect for pies, tarts, or as a topping for ice cream, this easy-to-make filling can be prepared using fresh or frozen peaches, making it a versatile treat year-round. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a vibrant filling that elevates any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 6 medium peaches)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and slice the fresh peaches, removing pits and cutting each half into wedges.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Transfer the peach mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until bubbling and thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before using in your favorite pie crust or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg