Let me preface this post by saying I have never made a true pie before. This was my very first endeavor, and being that I live in Georgia, I think it is a law that my first pie should be peach (and yes, the peaches are local!).
With that being said, let me tell you about my first pie making experience.
I wanted to try a recipe out of The Homemade Pantry ever since I got the book, and figured that basic pie crust was a perfect place to start. Now I am officially convinced that is one of my must-have cook books!
The recipe was simple and easy to follow, which is a must for the novice pie maker such as myself.
I used Smitten Kitchen‘s recipe for the peach pie filling. I’ve been a gigantic fan of Deb’s site for as long as I can remember, and I figured if anyone would be able to help me, she would. Deb believes that you shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken, and that is why I love her recipe.
Smitten Kitchen‘s step by step instructions were wonderful, and I was able to follow along perfectly.
I also used her instructions for assembling and baking the pie.
Now, I know I have to work on my lattice skills (yeah…that whole over/under thing…), and also the pie edges, but that just gives me even more reason to make more pies!
Overall, it turned out delicious! I was thrilled and the gentleman enjoyed it as well! Maybe I’ll try blueberry next and I’ll definitely be making apple pies come autumn!
This looks AWESOME! Love peach filling.
Georgia peaches! How perfect
I recently made my first pie, too. I was always intimidated by them!
Your pie looks absolutely amazing. You should be proud of your hard work! I make pies quite frequently and they don’t even look that good. I just took my favorite peach blackberry pie out of the oven that I’ll be posting on my blog soon.
Thank you so much! I’ll have to check out your peach blackberry pie, that sounds kind of like heaven!
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