Recipe: Sweet & Sunny Strawberry and Peach Pie

I sent my sister a photo of the pie I made over the weekend, and she couldn’t help but laugh. She reminded me of the days when I used to bake with my Easy-Bake Oven as a little girl. I totally forgot, but I used to bake little cakes on the back porch and let them cool on the banister. After stepping inside for a bit, I’d come back out to find my cakes mysteriously missing.

Turns out, it was my sister sneaking them! I cried so many times over those “disappearances” — what a funny childhood memory! Baking has always been my way to unwind, and I remember teaching my kids how to cook in the kitchen, encouraging them not to be afraid to try. Now, they’re both pretty solid cooks themselves! Baking takes patience and a little skill, but the results are always worth it. This weekend, I decided to pick up this hobby again and made a strawberry-peach pie. It turned out so cute and delicious! I’m so glad I rediscovered the joy of baking, it was truly rewarding! Making a strawberry & peach pie is easy and delicious! Here’s a simple recipe you can follow…

Ingredients:

• 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade if you prefer)
• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1 cup of sliced peaches
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of bourbon (any flavor)
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:
   • If using a pre-made pie crust, follow the directions to bake it (usually pre-bake for 10-12 minutes until golden). Let it cool completely.
   • If making a homemade crust, prepare and bake it according to your recipe, then let it cool.
2. Make the filling:
   • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Stir in 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
   • Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes clear (about 2-3 minutes).
   • Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
   • Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
3. Assemble the pie:
   • Gently fold the halved strawberries into the cooled sugar mixture, making sure the strawberries are well-coated.
   • Pour the strawberry mixture into your cooled pie crust.
4. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until the filling has set.
5. Serve:
   • Serve chilled with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top, if desired!

Enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry pie!

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