Growing up, one major bone of contention between me and my brother was which pie was better; I loved apple and he loved peach.
Peach pie was invented sometime around the 14th century in Europe. Although the actual creator of the first peach pie is unknown, the first printed recipe was by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1381 England. The ingredients in this recipe included peaches, spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and a cofyn (casing of pastry.)
Early American settlers on the frontier had a makeshift version of the ever-popular pie recipe circulating Europe and the United States in the 1800s. Usually made with preserved fruit, canned, or dried peaches topped with clumps of biscuit dough before baked over an open fire.
Pie once served as far more than simply a dessert, and in fact was constantly kept on hand for the morning repast. In the 19th century, many homes in the state of Georgia served peach pie and other types of fruit pies for breakfast because it was considered a good, hearty meal to begin a hard day of work. It was frequently served with a frothy glass of fresh milk or a steaming cup of coffee.
Okay, I admit, Peach Pie is surely one of the greatest things in life, and there is little that compares to it. It’s rich, creamy, and suffused with that delicious flavor that only comes from fresh peaches. Today celebrate National Peach Pie Day with a succulent slice of this dessert with someone you love.
Our family controversy was finally decided by our little sister, claiming the choice was “easy as pie.” By simply adding a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s pumpkin pie à la mode that’s the best.
Of course!