Southern Peach Pie with Lattice Crust

Southern Peach Pie with Lattice Crust recipe videos

Southern Peach Pie with Lattice Crust is a classic American dessert, particularly beloved in the Southern United States, featuring a sweet, spiced filling of fresh or canned peaches encased in a flaky pastry crust with a distinctive woven lattice top. It typically includes peaches, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a buttery pie dough.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar and the buttery crust, with minimal protein. A typical slice provides around 350-450 calories, offering some vitamin C and potassium from the peaches.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	310 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	6 mg
Calcium	25 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Vitamin E	2.1 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Manganese	0.4 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

The lattice crust is not just decorative; it allows steam to escape during baking, preventing a soggy filling. Culturally, it's a staple of Southern hospitality and summer gatherings, often served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.