Cooking with Carolina Live: Pesto & Peach Pie 🥧

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

fresh peaches

🥗Healthier: frozen peaches

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Frozen or canned options provide convenience and longer shelf life.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prepare the pie crust by rolling it out and fitting it into a pie dish.

Peel and slice the peaches into a large bowl.

Add sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the peaches; mix gently until combined.

Pour the peach mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.

Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.

Cover the pie with a second crust or create a lattice top.

Seal the edges of the crust and cut slits for steam to escape.

Brush the top crust with a beaten egg for a golden finish.

Sprinkle brown sugar over the top for added sweetness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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