Observed annually on August 24 at the peak of the peach harvest, this food holiday celebrates a favorite summertime dessert.
Peach pies have a deep historical lineage, tracing back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks. The first printed peach pie recipe dates to 1381 in England, with Geoffrey Chaucer, and European settlers brought peach pie recipes to North America in the 1500s. By the 19th century, peach pies became popular in regions like Georgia, where peaches were abundant.
Peach pies may be store bought, frozen, served up fresh at a cafe, or purchased pre-baked at a market. The best, however, are always those made from scratch.
