Description
Bourbon Peach Pandowdy is a rustic, old-fashioned dessert made with juicy peaches, warm spices, and a splash of bourbon, topped with a buttery pie crust that’s baked and pressed into the bubbling fruit for a caramelized finish.
Ingredients
- 6–7 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3 tbsp bourbon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a deep-dish pie plate or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced peaches with bourbon, brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Transfer the fruit filling to the prepared dish and spread it out evenly. Dot with butter.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it over the fruit. Trim or tuck the edges as needed.
- Brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the crust starts to set and lightly brown.
- Carefully cut the crust into large pieces and gently press them into the bubbling fruit using a knife or spatula.
- Return to the oven and bake another 20–25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm peaches for best flavor and texture.
- If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain well to avoid excess moisture.
- For a deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light.
- Cutting the crust and pressing it into the filling helps absorb flavor and caramelize the topping.
- Bake in a cast iron skillet for a crispier crust and rustic look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
