Peach Pie Filling
Peach pie filling is a summer delight that transforms ripe peaches into a luscious, sweet filling perfect for pies, tarts, or as a topping for pancakes and yogurt. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of fresh peaches with just a few simple ingredients, delivering vibrant flavor and warm golden hues that will impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium fresh peaches (about 4 cups diced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash, peel (if desired), and chop the peaches into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped peaches with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bubbling (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool before using in your favorite pie crust or dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of bourbon. Mix in blueberries for added color and nutrition or swap brown sugar for granulated sugar for richer sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.