(Unless, of course, your kids can't wait that long to dive in, and they decide to eat it before the jello has set. She agreed, the next day I filled the sink with warm, sudsy water, put some dishes in it and showed him how to wash it clean with a dishrag. Set them aside for now. I would love to be on the riverbank with a cane pole and box of worms. It's great during the summer peach season. Trim away most of the excess dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch lip hanging over the edge of the pie plate. That way you can have peach pie year around and a bit quicker. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a large, rimmed baking sheet upside down on an oven rack in the middle position and let it heat for 10-15 minutes (this will help minimize the soggy crust factor common to fruit pies). My Favorite Fresh Peach Pie {Lattice or Crumb Top! Sometimes I pull a pie out of the oven, caress it gently with the oven mitt while gazing lovingly down at it and think: did I really just make this? So happy you loved it! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It always seems as if the butter shortening or lard in the crust is always enough to keep it from sticking. Talk about delicious, WOW. Well, here I am in South Carolina and the peaches are ready for making cobbler's and this is the perfect recipe for it!!! You are never too young to learn advocacy! We take peach season very serious in my house and its a good thing that just about everywhere you look in Amish Country, youll be sure to find them. Yes, they were awesome times. It does not have a topping. Sorry the crust was still soggy on the bottom! 2/3 + 2 T Crisco And if you prefer, you can substitute the heavy cream for an 8 oz. I should have checked this prior to placing the pie in the oven, but I might have forgot. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Good luck! Hello to all fans of TOS and fans of my cousin Steve. Flute the edges to seal or use a fork dipped in egg to press them down. Bring to a boil. Mix the sugar, thickener, and salt. Place the pie on another foil-lined baking sheet. Ive tried everything to keep the crust from shrinking and no luck. Be Blessed!!! I hope you are able to get back out on the road soon. Thank you for your visits and your support. If your recipe calls for skinned peaches, dip in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, plunge into cold water and slip off the skins. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome to Amish365, where I share my knowledge of Amish cooking and culture! Updated: Feb 2, 2021 by Kevin Williams | 2 Comments. Your email address will not be published. Alright then, lets head on out to the kitchen, and Lets Get Cooking! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. How cool is that? In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and the sugar is dissolved. Thank you for offering the boot camp. If you click on a link to make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Peaches get a little more mushy after being frozen. Halve the peaches, remove the pit, and cuteach half into 1/4-inch slices (or thereabouts) for about 6 1/2 7 cups (45-48 ounces) total. The peaches have a crunch, a pleasant crunch, that shows they aren't cooked to death, maybe not at all. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Bake at 375F degrees for 35-45 minutes until top layer is browned. Salt. Ive spent almost three decades exploring Amish settlements and kitchens from Maine to Montana and almost everywhere in between. 5 cups Peaches, sliced. Hi, Carmen! At any rate, I've got a feeling this mama will have some 'letting go' to do until all the children have grown up, but then my greatest longing and passion for all our little ones is for them to be in heaven someday and impact many souls for the Lord. Often times a crust that shrinks is a crust that was stretched when it was put in the pan. Place the pie on a baking sheet in case of spills, then place it in a oven pre-heated to 375F. This Texan thanks you from the bottom of my heart.. Like crimping the top and bottom together always looks horrible. The crumb topping was divine, the crust was perfect, but the sog in the middle was a real buzzkill. And, should you ever decide that you are no longer interested, its even quicker to unsubscribe. Place peaches in a large bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice, and mix gently. Learn how your comment data is processed. I think I handled it too much so it wasnt quite as light as I normally like. I skipped over the part about buttering the pan. It is made with a graham cracker crust, layered with a cream cheese and whipped cream filling, and topped with fresh peaches in a jello sauce. I let my pie bake for about 20 minutes, then I placed a pie shield over the edges of the pie to keep them from burning. I had plenty of juice and the bottom crust wasnt soggy. Your email address will not be published. Fill the pie shell with fresh peach halves, cut side up. I didnt do that. He loves us all, no matter our personality traits; he yearns to have our whole heart turned toward Him in complete obedience. Required fields are marked *. I have tried keeping it cold, but still Any ideas? I know the most common tool to use is just a regular dinner fork. Add peeled and sliced peaches. I know the reason why this is done but the technique is never explained in many cookbooks. Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. Mama smiled; no, children are not all made the same, and I would never change either of their personalities even if I could. Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Looking at the comments, Other strategies for addressing soggy bottom pie crust, which no matter what require different strategies as oven temps vary significantly as well as fruit and how you fill the pie,, include using pie rims to keep the crust edge from burning and allowing you to cook longer if needed. Remove the pie plate from the refrigerator. Easy Amish Peach Pie (0) Easy, quick and tasty! I know the moisture content will be different but. 5 large, ripe but firm peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (3 pounds) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cornstarch Juice of 1/2 lemon Topping: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup. Thanks for posting this! Cook the pie for 20minutes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Check out this classic from 2013, this is an old recipe from the Amish Cook archives. They sell theirs for a little over 2 dollars!) Mix crumb ingredients well and sprinkle over pie shell. I love mushrooms, husband not but he just picks around them when necessary. I always enjoy your wonderful recipes each Monday. I usually use yogurt in place of the sour cream, w stellar (sp) results! common as Yoder or Miller, or even Beachy. Ill send you an Email every once in awhile to remind you when I post a new recipe, or when anything else of importance is going on around Taste of Southern. And I happen to have fresh peaches. Fill the pie shell with fresh peach halves, cut side up. Next add peaches, mix and pour in unbaked pie shell. This year, Ive had to resort to online ordering and home delivery. Remove the pie from the oven when its done and place it on a wire rack to cool. Bake pie in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Design by Purr. Tomorrow and the day after and. Thanks for all you do. But how close together should the pricks be? There are a lot (a lot, a lot) of peach pie variations out there. Amish in the News: Amish Angels, Mennonite Memories, Millie's Peanut Butter Cake, and Much More! Cover and refrigerate for several hours to give the jello time to set. Crimp bottom and top crusts together. Pour half the custard over the top of the peaches. After many many tries, I think I will give up on peach pie because my family prefers peach cobbler anyway. Mama always did, so Ive just continued the process. With Jesse's ambitious help, it didn't take long until we had a mini-lake in front of the kitchen sink, running across the floor. How does that turn out? This will help keep them from turning brown while you prepare your crusts and the other ingredients. Long my mothers favorite pie as she made one to eat and then put at least 10 to 12 in the freezer We could hardly wait for the next month. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. by. Beth is right, oftentimes its the stretching, but there are other factors, too (how the pie dough was chilled, processed, the type of fat, etc). there is instant cleargel for an unbaked fruit pie. Cut a few slits in top of crust. category for me. I dont have any fresh-frozen peaches, but I really really want this pie for Thanksgiving! Dash of salt. It will only take a minute or two for you to leave your comments in the section below. Totally worth a try, though. Thanks for taking the time to report back! Reduce heat to low and cook until fruit is just slightly tender. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have to rely on home delivery also as I dont drive anymore. Some of my favorite flavors that pair well with peaches are cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger, vanilla extract and crunchy nuts like almonds. Place filled pie on a baking sheet. No obstinacy/sticking problem that I can tell you but I would have and I will next time because I am a doormat for butter. I dont have a photo of this step, but be sure you place slices of the butter all over the top of the peaches. When I was a young girl, grandma always thought her 48 grandchildren and fifty-four great-grandchildren were the cutest. Kimberly, you're observation about the pie seems spot-on. Some of us pulled out a sleeping bag and just slept under the stars. Which fruit do you think I could sub in for one of the pies? Fill the pie shell with fresh peach halves, cut side up. Hey Barbara I havent made this pie with frozen peaches, but if I did, Id thaw and drain the peaches very well before using. I hear it creates a barrier and protects against soggy crust syndrome. Updated: Oct 10, 2020 by Kevin Williams | Leave a Comment. I wonder if it has just been a generally bad year for peaches due to too much rain or something like that? Yes, it would be great to get back out on the road again. My crust was delish (thanks to your awesome recipe) but there was sooooo much liquid I ended up pouring some liquid off. Be sure to coat all the slices with the juice. Small portions though. Anyway, will happily go with your filling, though, Mel . You can substitute the clear jel for cornstarch if you don't have any clear jel. Be Blessed!!! Cool whip. I do this now with both peach and apple pies (with apple pie you cook the apples a little, let them cool on a baking sheet, then drain the liquid). Will have to make it twice as I love both kinds of top crusts! For the Pie Filling: Add the sugar, egg yolks, sour cream, flour, vanilla, and salt to a medium sized bowl and stir them together until combined. I can't wait to tell him that once he's a teenager. Your email address will not be published. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, salt and almond extract. Although if your fam loves cobbler, Id stick with that, too! The reduced size of the fruit, combined with nearly equivalent sugar production, results in higher sugar concentrations, so it tastes sweeter. I was worried that the peach filling was way too juicy, but it all set up and the first slice was picture perfect. Smile. Smile. Cream Cheese Peach Delight, Peach Delight Recipe. This is about as easy as you get, it comes to us from an Amish woman who, as I noted earlier, has the last name of Peachy. It look beautiful before it goes in the oven, when it comes out, not so much. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Welcome! It falls into the therapeutic (dare I say, nerdly?) Easy Amish peach pie starts with using ripe, wonderful, juicy peaches! Just try to use fresh peaches if you can find them. Check out my Basic Pie Crust recipe and double it because youre going to need one crust for the bottom and one for the top. And if you'd like to try another peach dessert recipe, try this Easy Peach Pandowdy Recipe. As you can see, the pie wasnt watery at all. Youll note in the recipe below that my favorite starch/thickener of choice for this pie (and cherry pie, incidentally) is tapioca flour. It is made with a graham cracker crust, layered with a cream cheese and whipped cream filling, and topped with fresh peaches in a jello sauce. Sift flour, sugar, and salt together and place into the bowl of a food processor. . Grab a large spoon and gently fold the peaches and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Dash salt cup of milk 2 cups of diced, fresh peaches cup of sugar Instructions Melt margarine or melted butter in 13x9 baking dish. Elberta peaches are just coming on in my neck of the woods, and Im almost giddy with excitement. Basically, I found the love of my life in the form of pie crust, and Ive never looked back. Then, I took the back of a fork and crimped the edges together even more. It can also be used for jams and fruit spreads, because, unlike pectin, it doesnt depend on the sugar to gel. No one will object! Mix the clear jel with a bit of water to create a slurry. I hope you get to make another one soon with a butter crust. Add heaving whipping cream and mix until it is a thick and creamy consistency. But in this recipe, you can replace the clear jel with cornstarch if you don't have any clear jel. Bring to a boil. Multiply the recipe as needed. Your email address will not be published. What about using frozen peaches when peaches are not in season? Old fashioned Fresh Peach Pie, made with a top and bottom homemade crust. Your email address will not be published. Ive never done that for a pie. Simple ingredients and it tastes so good! Old Fashioned Easy Fresh Peach Pie. No one had ever shown him exactly where and how to cut to open it and remove the stone easily, and now he was doing peach after peach like a little pro! Top with peach mixture and all its juices from bowl. I also have issues with shrinking even when I try really hard not to stretch it. Thanks for a great recipe again, as all of the others Ive tried. I also used your sour cream crust for the first time. I love peaches and buy tons this time of year at the farmers market but I was too nervous to make homemade peach pie because of crust fear. Will try the tapioca flour at some point too, just had the other on hand from another recipe. cook-type clear jel mixed with 1/4 c. water, crushed graham crackers, about 12 whole graham crackers, heavy whipping cream (or a container of Cool Whip). Trim away excess dough, again leaving about a 1/2 inch overhang around the edge of the plate. Dough never got hot. Even some fresh mozzarella in an arugula salad with ripe peaches is a savory treat. Im not a great cook, but I hope when I retire someday to make a better effort. Every bite is packed with peaches! Add the second pie crust on top. I am srsly amazing. I didnt use all of the peaches I had prepared even though they do shrink down as they cook. Mix well. Thank you in advance for sharing. Ive seen lots of variations on peach pie that do something similar cook down the peach juices to a concentrate. BUT I did have trouble with the pie crust having a soggy bottom, which in a way was fine since the filling and crumb are my favorites, but frustrating because it was barely edible in places even though I baked it using the turned over cookie sheet method in a glass pie plate for over an hour. Prepare your bottom pie crust. Other types of pies seem ok, I dont have this problem with apple or cherry, etc. For the 2019 record, I bought 7 peaches and paid $9.42 for them. Its my pleasure to share the recipes and I hope youll try out a bunch of them. I do appreciate all of your support and I hope youll visit with us often. Trim the edges to about 1/2-inch beyond the rim of the pie plate. It looks nicer than cornstarch. Remove to wire rack and cool when done. I used beautiful fresh Colorado peaches. Add brown sugar and melted butter. Im thankful for your visits and all of your support. That just means that I personally read each and everyone before they are approved for viewing on our family friendly website. We used to tent camp on the home farm. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. . With a juicy fruity pie it can add as much as 10 minutes on. I have a SUPER easy fresh peach pie recipe to share with everyone. Just remember, all comments are moderated. It was overly crunchy and also bland. Mix together 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, milk. Ill touch on all that in the pie crust boot camp, I promise! Shrinking pie crusts the worst! Once youre satisfied with the edges, take a sharp knife and cut about 4 slits in the center of the top crust and about 4 slits around the outer edge of the crust to vent the steam from inside while its baking. This looks w0nderful! I hope youll stop by again real soon. We cooked over a fire, played games, and had some good quality time with each other. And Amish peach delight is a dessert that is often served for at least one of the meals. Peel and cut the peaches into chunks. 80 pounds!! Hopefully they are in your area as well. The syrup adds to the dressing and complements the tomatoes in salsa. Until I see one of my kids quizzically side-eyeing me with a slightly worried expression on their face, and I realize that I have some serious issues. We all love fresh peach delight! Freshly baked in Ohio's Amish Country, our traditional peach pie is baked to perfection for that deliciously golden brown crust. Pour over peaches and mix until combined. Maybe one day. You may want to start by cooking the top jello part first so that it has time to cool while you're making the other layers. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Worked wonders every time. Do you have a favorite easy pie recipe? I had some bad, frightful, scarring experiences and spent many years wondering why anyone would ever make pie from scratch. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But a few weeks ago we traveled to Pennsylvania to camp with my family. ), Lauren! Thanks for adding your questions! During the winter, theres nothing better than biting into a fresh peach to remind one of summer. I made this today, but using a frozen pie crust, as pie crust and I dont get along and I wasnt in the mood to attempt it again today. Would love to hear your ideas, Mel! -Steve. The peach pie looks perfect to me! Ive got 80lbs of fresh peaches coming at me next week. Your email address will not be published. Brush remaining egg on top, then cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Crush the graham crackers, add the brown sugar and melted butter. This is an old, easy recipe that comes from the Berne, Indiana Amish community. I'm Mel! He was skeptical of the tapioca flour, but it set up perfectly. Not really related, but I was wondering if you could tell me what widget you use for your printing function? While I think its pretty cool that I can order groceries on the Internet and get them delivered to my door in less than two hours, doing so sometimes presents some problems. Thankfully, I was able to report the problem and got my money back. Several years ago, I decided it was high time I conquered my fear of homemade pie crust. There is an old saying that has several variations, but it goes something like this: Every Mama crow thinks her baby is thecutest. Ive smiled over it many times. Pour the peaches into the unbaked pie shell. But what about themaking of the pie? Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Pour over margarine. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. What kind of food do you think about when I say, "A taste of summer"? This will help seal the edges together so it doesnt overflow while its baking in the oven. I learned similar cobbler recipe from the Amish in PA. Only difference was they used buttermilk instead of regular milk. *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. Hi Kathleen, Thank you for trying the Peach Pie Recipe. He is a way better pie maker than I am, but he thought this pie was delicious! Smile. Toss with the peaches, extracts, and lemon juice. Thus, Ill stick with making fresh peach pie (similar to fresh strawberry pie). In a medium sized bowl, whisk together sugars, flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt. As you can see, the edges got a bit brown. -Steve. Smile. Mix dry ingredients well. We are heading to the cottage for the weekend and I wanted to pre make them. Ive made it many, many times. Now spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the crumb crust. When we told Daniel's mom of his diligence of doing a precise job, her response was, "That is just how Daniel was when he was a little boy! Im adding it to my master list! This is a delicious peach recipe made and photographed by a talented young Mennonite photographer in Pennsylvania. Required fields are marked *. Pour over peaches and mix until combined. There just isn't much you need to add to it. Hi, Im Anna. The campground had a bunch of cabins for us to sleep in, but some of the younger ones did end up in tents. The butter pieces and your butter and lard crust are a rich combination that stands up well to the peach filling. Peel and slice six or seven fresh peaches, and add these to the cooled jello mixture. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. They are easy, delicious, and feed a crowd. why not pack one with sweet peaches! Everyone says he looks just like Elijah. (You can usually find clear jel at Amish/Mennonite bulk food stores. Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. Some with mashed peaches, some with almond extract, some with a top crust, some without. Oatmeal Sugar Cookies 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 4 teaspoons vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla nuts if desired 1/3 cup milk Copyright 2000 - 2020 Amish 365 | Powered by Touch The Road. Five or so peaches. If the top or edges of the pie crust areburning or darkening too quickly, tent with foil for the remainder of the baking time (keep an eye on thebottom of the crust, as well; if itlooks like it may be burning youllonly be able to tell if using a glass pie plate remove the overturned baking sheet from underneath). I found the end product to be rather bland and soupy. Roll out the pie dough. Looking for a tried-and-true fresh peach pie recipe? Ill occasionally throw in stories of my travels, journalism adventures (Im a Pulitzer prize-nominated journalist), fascination with grocery stores and Kmarts, and much more! Combine egg, flour, sugar, and butter. I am just a big fan of a classic butter recipe! To make the Lattice top. I let my pie bake for about 20 minutes, then I placed a pie shield over the edges of the pie to keep them from burning. -Steve. I use the egg white to brush on the bottom crust and have had no problems with soggy crust. Combine the peach chunks, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon together. I love Asters letter! I should have trusted you on the tapioca starch. So, I ordered again and got some better peaches this time around. 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract Havent tried this recipe but your cherry pie recipe was perfect so am back to make another. Decorate the edges to your preference. Im excited to learn more!!! ).so here is Peachy's Peach Cobbler! It's a crowd-pleasing favorite summer dessert. You can use small strips of aluminum foil to gently cover the edges if you dont have a pie shield. I live about a thousand miles from most of my family, so we don't always get to go with them. Pie used to scare me. Press gently so that you dont tear the dough. I do hope you try the Peach Pie soon. It helps to add color to the top as the pie bakes and seal the dough. Im glad you found some good ones. Im using homemade pie crusts following our Basic Pie Crust recipe here on Taste of Southern. Alright- now that its Thanksgiving time, and I have loads of frozen sliced peaches in my freezer from August what would I need to do to adapt this recipe for frozen peaches? Fresh Peach Pie Recipe Youll need these ingredients. Make sure to use cook-type clear jel and not instant clear jel. Carefully drape the dough over your buttered pie plate. Ack! Reading through the reviews I decided to macecrate the peaches (toss in sugars and lemon juice, set aside for 30 mins, drain juices, reduce over heat and then reincorporate). Oh yes, and when I later asked the two little boys what they'd like to do when they grew up, Elijah promptly popped up with, "Wash dishes!" 12 tablespoons or 169 grams unsalted butter, cold, cut into -inch cubes 1 teaspoon kosher salt Yolk of 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon cider vinegar cup water, from cup ice water White of 1 egg,. Your choice. I keep trying though. The pie shield I had wasnt quite big enough to fully cover the edges. I felt like it was the right thing to do considering I was pretty much a functioning adult with a couple kids and a food blog. Adding the butter is just a little more insurance to make that happen. I felt as if I had been betrayed by a wolf in sheeps clothing! While youre here, be sure to sign up for our totally FREE NEWSLETTER. This is a super recipe that comes to us from an Amish-Mennonite woman in Montezuma, Georgia, where peaches are king. We miss him greatly. My family loved it, and my husband said it was the best part of summer I couldnt believe the crust stayed crispy on the bottom. Let the flavors mingle for 5 minutes before spooning into pie shell. Or rather, piecrust used to scare me. This fresh peach pie is the one! They didnt believe that I had never made a pie before this. They have a couple of various ways of doing this, but basically you add the sugars to the fruit, let the fruit mascerate, then drain off some of the liquid. I use natural light from an east facing window. Oh, I bet that crisp was delicious with peaches! Melt margarine or melted butter in 13x9 baking dish. Updated: Aug 27, 2022 by Kevin Williams | 9 Comments, Hopefully everything is just peachy wherever you are. I served it with homemade vanilla ice cream, and it truly was divine. Pour over peaches. The mixture will probably seem wetter than typical crumb topping mixtures. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. I used a crumb topping, and since the topping looked wet, I added half a cup of quick oats to the mixture. There were over eighty of us there for the weekend, so it's quite a crowd of people to feed. Your email address will not be published. Here are a few of my favorite apple pie recipes: A sweet summer favorite from Gloria and her family! When ready to eat, leave the peach out of the refrigerator for about an hour.