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The Best Peach Pies Are Made With These Types Of Peaches By Jonathan Kesh Nov. 24, 2025 9:00 am EST

Peach pie may not be "as American as apple pie," as the saying goes, but a good peach pie is still a legendary dessert in many states like Georgia and Delaware. Not all peaches are the same, however, so it can be tricky to find the best varieties for baking. To get her expert insight, we spoke to Vivian Villa, chef and founder of UnButter , about which peaches are best for pies.

"Peaches with firm flesh that can be easily pitted are best suited for pies," she said. These are called freestone peaches, which have pits that fall out of the fruit when you cut them open. On the other hand, clingstone peaches have pits that are stickier and tougher to remove — requiri

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