Jalapeños and peaches? In the same pie? Absolutely! The trick is making the jalapeños just a little sweet before adding them to the peaches–the results? Unforgettable!
Even if you’re not a fan of all things spicy, you’ll enjoy the fiesta of flavors.
[shareable width=”50″]Find a fiesta of flavors in this unforgettable peach pie recipe–complete with jalapeños![/shareable]
Preheat the oven to 425. Make the whole-wheat pie crust first, so that it can be chilling in the refrigerator while you prepare the pie fillings
Whole Wheat Pie Crust
2 c. whole wheat flour (I prefer Wheat Montana’s Prairie Gold)
1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
1 small egg, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1/4 c. cold water
Pie Crust Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar and salt. With a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix together the egg, vinegar and water, then add to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough is moist enough to form a ball. Wrap the ball in plastic and chill for 30 minutes. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface (I put a little flour on some waxed paper) roll one half into a 12-inch circle. Press dough into a deep pie dish. Roll out the top crust (and place it in the refrigerator if it seems to fragile to handle).
Jalapeño-peach Filling:
2 jalapeños–diced very small (if you’re not sure about the heat, use just one)
1 Tbs. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar.
Heat the butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan and when it’s melted, add the chopped jalapeños. Sauté for three minutes and then add the brown sugar. Allow the mixture to bubble (it will seem dry at first, but keep stirring it) for about five minutes. ADD
6 cups of well-drained canned peaches–I haven’t tried this recipe with fresh peaches because I can’t afford them 😉
1 c. brown sugar
1/8 c. peach juice (save it when you drain the peaches) or water
3 Tbs. corn starch
Add the peaches and brown sugar to the jalapeño mixture and give it a stir. Mix the peach juice (or water) with the cornstarch until it forms a paste, then add it to the peaches and jalapeño mixture and mix well.
Bring the filling mixture to a slow bubble, stirring every once in awhile (you’re goal is to allow it to get hot enough to thicken before you put it in the pie).
I used this time to roll out the pie crust.
When the filling has thickened, pour it into the prepared pie crust and cover with the top crust. Trim the edges and crimp the sides together. Make sure you add some decorative vent-holes with a fork–because the filling is already hot!
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes (or until the pie crust looks golden).
Enjoy (it’s even better with a small scoop of vanilla ice-cream)
@2014 Anita Strawn de Ojeda
