Peach Pie (plăcintă Cu Piersici)

Peach Pie (Plăcintă cu piersici) is a traditional Moldovan dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with a flaky pastry crust. This delicious pie is perfect for enjoying during the summer months or as a special treat for any occasion.

Peach Pie (plăcintă Cu Piersici)

Ingredients

  • 4-5 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well to coat the peaches evenly.
  3. Place the pie crust in a pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
  4. Pour the peach filling into the pie crust and dot the top with pieces of butter.
  5. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Glass pie dish Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Oven Pie server

Serving suggestions

Serve the peach pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & tricks

For a decorative touch, use a pastry cutter to create a lattice crust on top of the pie before baking.

Cost

$8