When should you use a lattice top for pie?
It isn’t just pretty people! It’s functional. Lattice pie crusts should be used for any pie that contains a lot of liquid. A lattice top allows for evaporation to occur so those liquids aren’t just trapped inside your pie. Peaches have A LOT of liquid in them so a lattice top is important. It requires some extra steps, but it is vital for a perfectly peachy pie.
Should I blanch peaches before peeling?
Peaches can be blanched to help in the peeling process, but it is not necessary. Fresh, ripe peaches should peel quite easily on their own. If you are using imported, or peaches that are not quite ripe, it may be helpful to blanch your peaches in boiling water for 60 seconds to help the peeling process along. Or, just simply use a vegetable peeler and peel away.
How much does a peach weigh? How many peaches will I need?
A medium-sized peach weighs about 5.5 ounces. You will need between 8 and 9 medium-sized peaches to make a peach pie.
What kind of peaches should I use to make peach pie?
You can purchase white flesh peaches or yellow flesh peaches to make a peach pie. Either will work, but yellow flesh peaches are more traditional. Be sure to pick peaches that are ripe. How do you know if a peach is ripe? When gently pressed, the peach should give slightly. Different varieties of peaches will be available throughout the summer depending on where you live. Each variety has its own distinct flavor characteristics. One of the benefits of purchasing from local orchards, farm stands, or farmers markets is that you can learn about the variety you are purchasing and what it is best used for.
Can I use frozen or canned peaches instead of fresh?
You can use frozen peaches in place of fresh, but the end result may a bit runnier since the peaches end up having extra moisture once thawed. To compensate for this, double the amount of cornstarch in the recipe. Let the peaches thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to using them in the recipe. You can also use canned peaches. Purchase peaches that are canned in a light syrup or no syrup at all for best results. The syrup will provide additional sugar content to the recipe. You can rinse off canned peaches that have been canned in syrup for better results. If you would like to use home canned peaches, the same rules apply: if you canned peaches in syrup, simply rinse off the syrup for best results and continue on with the recipe. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious pie recipes:
Homemade Cherry PieBest Ever Pecan PiePerfect Blueberry PieOld Fashioned Strawberry Pie
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