Homemade Peach Pie Filling
This easy homemade peach pie filling is the perfect thing for your next batch of cooked pies and cobblers. Made with just a few ingredients and frozen peaches, every bite is flavorful and perfect.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: Recipe $3.70 / Serving $0.46
Ingredients
- 1 cup water ($0.00)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice ($0.06)
- 1 cup brown sugar ($0.44)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.01)
- ¼ cup cornstarch ($0.16)
- 5 cups frozen peaches, sliced ($2.97)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.06)
Instructions
- Cook filling. In a medium to large pot over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, lemon juice, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add fruit. Stir in the frozen peaches and vanilla extract.
- Thicken. Continue cooking, stirring gently and frequently, until the peaches thaw and the mixture thickens. This may take several minutes depending on how frozen the peaches are.
- Cool. Remove from heat once thickened and allow the filling to cool before using.
Optional: Turn Filling into a Pie
- Assemble. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Press a prepared pie crust into a pie plate. Add cooled peach filling and top with a second crust. Crimp edges, cut vents, and brush with egg wash (1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water).
- Bake. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes. Loosely cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Rest. Cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Texture. Fully thickening the filling on the stovetop prevents a runny pie.
- Peaches. Fresh peaches can be used and will reduce cooking time.
- Cooling. Cooling is essential for proper slicing and structure.
- Storage. Store filling in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
- Uses. Ideal for pies, cobblers, tarts, dump cakes, or as an ice cream topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.8g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 9.3mg | Potassium: 38.6mg | Sugar: 26.7g | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 23.9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
