An end of summer treat
Homemade Peach Pie
Peaches are still abundant at the farm stands, keeping company with a flurry of crisp, freshly picked apples. It’s a gentle turning of the page from summer to fall when the seasons blend into each other this way. If only all of life’s transitions were this seamless.
I’m ready to welcome autumn, with its shorter days and cooler temperatures. We’re still a bit off from that, though, and the end of summer means the start of another school year. Virginia starts eleventh grade. I’m hoping this year proves more peaceful than the last one.
I’ve been working on a fall baking ebook, and hope to have that ready soon. In the meantime, pick up some peaches this Labor Day weekend, and bake up a pie. This recipe is a favorite from my old archives.
Nectarines will work just as well if you can’t find peaches. You can even substitute apples for half of the peaches, or add some berries depending on what might still be available to you locally. Be sure to read the post before skipping straight to the recipe for some useful tips.
Be well, and remember to be kind. —xo, j.
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