Peach Pie Filling
Peach pie filling is a summer delight that encapsulates the essence of warm, juicy peaches with a hint of cinnamon and lemon zest. This simple yet flavorful recipe will transform your desserts into crowd-pleasers, whether it’s for a picnic or a family gathering. With its vibrant colors and luscious texture, this peach pie filling is sure to impress everyone with each forkful of deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (about 8–10 medium peaches)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash and slice the peaches into thin wedges.
- Mix Sugar and Spices: In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Combine: Gently fold the sliced peaches into the sugar mixture and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook: Transfer the peach mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until bubbly and thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add Butter: Remove from heat and stir in cold butter until melted.
- Cool: Allow the filling to cool before using in pies or for storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg