Peach Pie Filling
Delight in the homemade goodness of peach pie filling made from scratch with fresh, juicy peaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups peaches, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prep your peaches: If you’re using fresh peaches, cut them in half, remove the pits, and peel the skin. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix your sliced peaches, light brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it simmers, about 5-7 minutes.
- Check for thickness: Ensure the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape but still saucy. Adjust consistency if necessary.
- Cool before using: Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices or add berries for variations. Store in the refrigerator up to a week or freeze for six months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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