This is the best canned peach pie recipe! The combination of sweet and tart flavors is irresistible, and the texture of the canned peaches is tender and perfect for pie.
There is no reason you have to use fresh peaches for peach pie. This recipe uses organic canned peaches, so you can be sure that your pie will taste great every time. It’s truly the best!
I love that you don’t have to wait for peach season to make the best-canned peach pie recipe. This is one of those desserts where using canned peaches makes it better! It saves a lot of time and creates a better-tasting pie, too.
There is no need to peel, cut, and cook peaches to make peach pie filling, especially when you can buy organic canned peaches with zero added sugar! Even though you’re not peeling the peaches, this is still technically a homemade peach pie recipe, so don’t let anyone tell you differently!
Canned peaches are ideal for baking, as they’re already soft and ripe. I use them in my canned peach crisp too! The canning process helps to preserve the fruit’s natural sweetness, making it a perfect addition to pies, cobblers, and other desserts.
If you like making pies, check out my lemon pie, cherry pie, strawberry lemonade pie, best cookie pie, sweet potato pie, and my favorite pumpkin pie!
Why This Recipe Works
- This is an easy peach pie recipe. Since it’s made with canned peaches, you can make it year-round for any season.
- Canned peaches are already sweet and have the perfect texture for a pie. No cutting and peeling; pour them in!
- Buttery pie crust gives this dessert an extra decadent flavor. Depending on time, you can use a store-bought pie crust or make it homemade.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping List
This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. I love that the canned peaches give this pie the ultimate peach flavor.
Buttery Pie Crust – You can use my recipe, or you can use a store-bought pie crust.
Canned Peaches: We recommend using organic canned peaches that are packed in a combination of water and juice, with no added sugar.
Granulated Sugar: You can adjust the amount of white sugar to your taste, but we find that ¾ cup is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Cornstarch: This helps to thicken the peach pie filling so that it’s not too runny.
Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice gives the pie a tart flavor that balances out the sweetness of the sugar and peaches.
Almond Extract: This is a delicious addition that gives the pie a lovely flavor. You can omit it if you’re not a fan of almond extract. You can also use vanilla extract if you don’t have almond extract.
Salt: A little salt goes a long way in enhancing the flavor of the pie.
Unsalted Butter: We like to add a few tablespoons of butter to the peach pie filling for richness and flavor.
Tips for Recipe Success
- I use Organic Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches with No Sugar Added. These organic peaches have been canned in water and are an excellent choice for healthy, sugar-free options.
- We recommend using unsalted butter, but you can use salted butter if that’s what you have. Just omit the salt from the recipe.
- Be sure to use an egg wash over the crust for that golden brown color.
- To start, cover the edges with tinfoil. If the top of the pie begins to brown while it’s baking, you may also need to cover it. Five minutes before the pie is done, remove the tinfoil and make the crust golden brown.
- My favorite ceramic pie dish is Emile Henry from Williams Sonoma. I use it for most of our pie recipes. It’s deep, and the ruffled edge makes crimping edges so easy.
Perfect Pie Crust
Follow my recipe for the best buttery homemade pie crust. It has the perfect flaky crust and is our go-to recipe for making pie crust!
I use it for all of our pies, and it works every time. Here are a few tips when making the crust for this peach pie filling:
- I prefer to make it using a food processor.
- Make sure the ingredients are cold. If they’re not, pop the pie dish and crust into the freezer for 30 minutes. The ingredients need to be cold when making pie crust because it helps to prevent the dough from being tough.
- My pie dough makes the perfect amount to cover the pie, too. Make sure you divide it into two pie dough discs, so you have enough for the top and bottom.
- You can also try a lattice crust for the pie as well.
Recipe Variations
If you want to change up our canned peach pie recipe, here are a few ideas:
Add a streusel topping: Combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in ½ cup cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the pie before baking.
Add a lattice top: Cut the dough into strips and create a lattice top for your pie.
Use a different pie crust: Our recipe calls for a traditional pie crust, but you can use a store-bought graham cracker crust or a shortbread crust.
Add some spice: If you like a little heat, add ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to the filling.
Common Questions
How long does it take for fruit pie to thicken?
The fruit pie usually thickens in 45 minutes to an hour. However, if it does not, you can cook it for an additional 15 minutes.
Can I use a store-bought pie crust for this recipe?
Yes, you can use a store-bought pie crust for this recipe. However, if you do, follow the instructions on the package. Also, if you’re not using a deep-dish pie crust, adjust the recipe to only half of the peaches and cornstarch.
Can I substitute frozen peaches for fresh in a pie?
Yes, you can substitute frozen peaches for fresh ones in most recipes. However, if you’re using frozen peaches, be sure to thaw them first. Otherwise, your pie will be runny.
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Canned Peach Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Canned Peach Pie Filling
- 50 ounces canned peaches, strained. 50-60 ounces is for a 10" deep-dish pie.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Egg Wash
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp sugar, to sprinkle on the top
Instructions
- Make the pie crust and divide it into two balls. Refrigerate until you're ready to use.
- Roll out one of the dough balls and place it in the pie dish. Cut the edges and fold.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Using a sieve and a large bowl, drain peaches. You want to remove all of the excess juice from the peaches and discard the juice.
- In a large bowl, combine canned peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt.
- Pour the peach mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Dot the top of the pie with butter.
- Roll out the second pie crust.
- Cover the top of the pie with another layer of pie crust and crimp the edges of the pie crusts together.
- Make 4 slits to the top of the pie crust.
- Brush the entire pie with an egg wash. We use 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Sprinkle sugar over the top of the crust.
- Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent them from burning quickly.
- Bake the peach pie for 60 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- You may need to add more tinfoil over the top of the pie if it gets too brown.
- 5 minutes before the pie is done remove the tinfoil to get a brown crust.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Letting it cool longer will result in a thicker consistency.
I made my pie from peaches that I canned last year. This was a very simple recipe and I enjoyed making it. The crust was delicious and the filling very good. I used less sugar 1/3 of a cup because I don’t like real sweet foods and it tasted fine. However, I regret adding the almond extract. It was unnecessary and overpowered the peach flavor. I will make the recipe again but will leave the almond extract out.
Excellent recipe for a delicious pie!
Indeed the best! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Oh, this is so good!! Something my family will enjoy over and over again!! Can’t wait to make it again!
DELICIOUS! An even more- it’s so easy to make! I am making this again for Father’s Day!