Fresh Peach Pie

Fresh Peach Pie with a gelatin-set filling is a classic American dessert, particularly popular during the summer peach season. It features a sweet, tender peach filling suspended in a clear, jiggly gelatin base, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. The gelatin provides a refreshing, light texture that contrasts with the rich fruit and buttery pastry.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pie is a carbohydrate-rich dessert, primarily from the sugar in the filling and the flour in the crust, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter or shortening. It offers some vitamin C and potassium from the fresh peaches, but is generally considered an indulgence, with a typical slice containing roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	170 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Calcium	25 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	12 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Vitamin E	0.8 mg

Per 1 slice (1/8 of 9-inch pie, approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this pie is a hallmark of summer potlucks and family gatherings in the United States, celebrating the peak of peach harvest. Nutritionally, using gelatin instead of a cooked, starchy thickener allows the fresh peach flavor to shine and results in a lighter, more refreshing dessert than a traditional baked fruit pie.