From Daryl aka Avery
Today, I'm giving away a copy of GRILLING THE SUBJECT so some lucky winner will have something to read over Labor Day! Check the details below!
I love peaches. I crave peaches. When in season, I buy at least 5-6 peaches a week. But they're really only good "in season" so you have to do something with them right away. You don't want them to go bad. You can eat them plain. You can make jam, of course. You can add them to ice cream and cereal. You can make ice cream. Or you can make pie. And other than plain, with the skin and everything, PIE is my favorite!
I decided to try two different versions this week. Yes, two. I went to the farmer's market and bought twice as many peaches. Needless to say, I've been having my fill of sweet things and it's probably time to take a week off and just eat protein, but oh, man, it was worth it!! Every calorie. Every bite.
Today, I'm giving away a copy of GRILLING THE SUBJECT so some lucky winner will have something to read over Labor Day! Check the details below!
I love peaches. I crave peaches. When in season, I buy at least 5-6 peaches a week. But they're really only good "in season" so you have to do something with them right away. You don't want them to go bad. You can eat them plain. You can make jam, of course. You can add them to ice cream and cereal. You can make ice cream. Or you can make pie. And other than plain, with the skin and everything, PIE is my favorite!
I decided to try two different versions this week. Yes, two. I went to the farmer's market and bought twice as many peaches. Needless to say, I've been having my fill of sweet things and it's probably time to take a week off and just eat protein, but oh, man, it was worth it!! Every calorie. Every bite.
You can also make "pie" without the crust and just add a crumble or biscuit topping! See my second "version" with topping below!
**Gluten-free pie version (see below)
DEEP-DISH Peach Pie
1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell (recipe * see below)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn starch
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
6 tablespoons butter
6-7 ripe peaches, peeled and cut in half
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Prepare pie shell (see below). Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, corn starch, nutmeg, and butter.
Cut in the butter. Sprinkle half of the
mixture in the pie shell.
Arrange peach halves cut side down in the pie shell. I like to take a few and cut those halves in
thirds and set around the open spaces. You
can make whatever pattern your heart desires.
**Tip for peeling peaches - I dip them in hot water and they become easier to peel (sort of like what you can do with tomatoes). About 20 seconds per peach.
Cover with the remaining sugar mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Set on a baking sheet just in case.
Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and bake at
350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and let sit for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
With ice cream or whipped cream or a slice of cheese – or just plain.
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Yes, it sort of falls apart, but it's okay. |
DEEP-DISH PIE SHELL FROM SCRATCH
1 1/3 cups flour
8 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
6 tablespoons ice cold water
Directions:
In a food processor, put the flour, butter, and coconut oil.
Pulse about 10 times about 10 seconds each. Add the ice cold water. Pulse again. Remove the batter and place on parchment
paper. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Remove from the refrigerator and set on a floured piece of
parchment paper. Sprinkle with flour and top with another piece of parchment
paper. Roll with a rolling pin until a 10-11” circle forms. Remove the
parchment paper and set the pie dough in the pie plate. Crimp the edges according to your
desire. Follow above directions for pie
ingredients.
FOR GLUTEN-FREE PIE SHELL, from scratch,
switch out the 1 1/3 cup flour with a gluten-free flour mix or an equal mixture
of sweet rice flour and tapioca flour. Add
½ teaspoon xanthan gum. And then proceed with butter, oil, and water. You can also use mixtures like Bob’s Red Mill
or Pamela’s mixture and follow their directions for a pie shell. Note: gluten-free pie shells
do not hold together as well as a regular flour pie shell. Don’t worry. If you
press and piece it together, it won’t show beneath the pie ingredients, it just
might be harder to get out of the pie pan. That’s okay, too. It still tastes
good. (I didn't, but you might grease the pie shell first. I'm not sure if that would help. Hmm. Must make another pie! LOL)
Note: If you
choose to use a store-bought pie shell, you might want to cut back on the
amount of peaches. I like the deep-dish version because that means I get more peaches!!
BISCUIT TOPPING (alternative)
Make the peaches as above and set into the deep-dish pie pan. (No crust below)
Then make the topping beow and put on top, in dollops.
1 cup gluten-free flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
¼ cup lard (Coconut oil)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and put in dollops on top of peaches.
(If you want to make a regular version, use regular flour for the gluten-free flour and omit the xanthan gum.)
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This topping was so crispy and tasty! |
Giveaway!
Today I'm giving away one copy of Grilling the Subject.
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Daryl Wood Gerber aka Avery Aames
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Love this peach pie recipe and variations! For Labor Day, I'm hosting my annual family get-together/cookout. EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteLiz, sounds like fun. ~ Daryl
DeleteSounds yummy! I will be recuperating from carpal tunnel surgery. Thank you for the chance!
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Oh, Barbara, ouch. I'm so sorry, but I hear that most people are thrilled they did it. Good recovery. ~ Daryl
DeleteDoing absolutely nothing! Well, not really, don't have any obligations for the weekend so we are just going to enjoy it and relax, and I am going to read, read, read. And now maybe make peach pie - those look delicious. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletesallycootie@gmail.com
Sally, read, read, read sounds great, great, great! ~ Daryl
DeleteSo far, I am not doing anything for labor day. Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeletejslbrown2009 at aol dot com
Lisa, you are more than welcome. On labor day, it's okay to just "rest"! ~ Daryl
DeleteI also love peaches. Our local peach season is very short so I bought several baskets this week to make peach smoothies and peach/raspberry crisp. I will be reading several mystery books this Labour Day weekend, including several New Orleans authors in preparation for travelling to NOLA for Bouchercon. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletegrace dot koshida at gmail dot com
Grace, sounds like fun. Have you read Ellen Bryon's new series? Published by Crooked Lane. Enjoy B'con. ~ Daryl
DeleteThanks, Daryl. Yes I enjoyed reading Plantation Shudders and will be going to Ellen's launch party for her second book, Body on the Bayou!
DeleteAlas, the entire Massachusetts peach crop was wiped out by an untimely frost. I will have to enjoy these gorgeous desserts vicariously--or save them for a better year.
ReplyDeleteOn Labor Day? Editing!
Oh, Sheila, horrible! I'm so sorry. You can do the same with berries, I imagine. I haven't tried it but am now inspired. ~ Daryl
DeleteAnd editing? I'm ALWAYS editing! LOL
DeleteThat pie looks so good. I'd love some for breakfast. I'm not doing anything for Labor Day. Just hanging around the house and probably watching some movies. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLinda, watching movies sounds great. Which ones? I have been scouring the TV for titles I've never seen. ~ Daryl
DeleteWonderful and delectable pies. Love peaches. Thanks for the lovely feature and giveaway. No plans yet. Family will probaby visit with the little ones. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe little ones always make me smile! :) Daryl
DeleteWe plan to just relax this year. I mean really relax. He, movies. Me, books. And order in pizza. The pie recipe does look good. Will have to try it. Peach is one of our favorite fruits. Don't get to make things with it too often. Except in the winter. We can and freeze by the bushel in during the season and eat with most every meal. During the winter we use the canned and frozen and make things. Mostly cobbler. We also like to use brandy, grenadine syrup and let sliced peaches soak for a few months. Great as a topping for ice cream and pound cake during the winter. Della at deepotter@peoplepc.com
ReplyDeleteBooks, movies, and pizza. What could be better?! Frozen works if you freeze them right. Good for you! I used to make dozens of pies when I was a kid. We had apple and peach trees, and berries on the vine. I was really good with pie dough. ~ Daryl
DeleteOh my. 9:30 in the morning and Im craving peach cobbler!
ReplyDeleteYum!
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Yeah, me, too! : Daryl
DeleteOh my, that recipe sounds good! I love, ripe peaches from a farmer's market.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't made any plans for Labor Day yet. I may actually do some "labor" around my house. Lol.
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Farmer's markets are such a godsend. I love them. As for "labor" around the house, I might bake or garden. That's it. ~ Daryl
DeleteWe're just going to stay home and take it easy.
ReplyDeletesgiden at verizon(.)net
Sandy, that's always nice. ~ Daryl
DeleteI hope that we will relax and take a nice leisurely walk. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeletePetite - a nice leisurely walk is so much fun. Smell the roses. Greet the other walkers. Enjoy. ~ Daryl
DeleteThank you for the pie recipe! I have that many really ripe peaches in the fridge right now calling my name. For Labor Day we are barbecuing and going to a baseball game. Plus it's my mom's birthday weekend!
ReplyDeleteAwilcox1182@gmail.com
Wow, that's a lot packed into a few short days. Enjoy! Happy birthday to your mom. ~ Daryl
DeleteAnything with peaches is OK by me! they are one of my favorite fruits. Nothing doing here for Labor Day. Staying home and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteQuakers, I love peaches. Can't get enough of them in season. ~ Daryl
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