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This Peach Melba Pie has both double crust and a crumb topping filled with peaches, peach schnapps, and raspberries.

So I have a special request and we will see how many people actually follow it.

Please don’t email me until after the New Year.

I am going through A LOT of tough personal things right now and combined with being back to working, I don’t have a ton of time to write and answer questions right now.

Especially, when, no offense, over half of the questions are not specific to my blog and could be answered with a quick Google search.

If I am sounding less than nice, I am.

I am tired of getting emails where people are in the middle of making the recipe and can’t figure something out.

And when I don’t respond to them right away because I am say…working (when you sub, you don’t have access to a computer) they freak out and send a chain of less than nice emails.

This is not a single experience.

It happens a ton (at least once a week in some manner).

And I’m a little over it right now.  

So right now if you are unsure about a recipe, don’t make it.

Save it until after the new year and ask me then.

Since I am less than peachy keen right now, I figured I would haul out this recipe from my archives.

I made this Peach Melba Pie back when peaches were in season, but since peaches do freeze nicely, those would work as well.

It’s unusual in that it has a double crust.

And then you put crumb topping on the top crust.

I promise in the coming months that I will let you know what is going on.

Just right now I need my space. Thanks,

Peabody

P.S. It’s a great day to buy my cookbook Holy Sweet!

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Peach Melba Pie

Peach Melba Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 9-inch Pie crusts (I just used store bought)
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches slices (if frozen, thawed)
  • 2 TBSP instant tapioca
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 TBSP peach schnapps
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 TBSP unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pie crust.
  3. Crimp the edge and trim excess crust.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Place the sliced peaches in a large bowl.
  6. Sprinkle over the peaches, the tapioca, sugar, and schnapps.
  7. Toss gently until evenly mixed.
  8. Add the raspberries and toss again very gently to avoid crushing the berries.
  9. Pour filling into the pie crust and dot with bits of butter.
  10. Cover pie with second sheet of pie dough.
  11. Mix together until evenly blended, the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter.
  12. Sprinkle topping over pie crust.
  13. Bake pie for 10 minutes in the preheated 450°F oven.
  14. Reduce the heat to 350°F.
  15. Bake for an additional 35-45 minutes, or until the juice begins to bubble through the topping. If the edge and top of the crust browns too fast, cover with
  16. aluminum foil.
  17. Remove pie from oven and cool on a rack.
  18. Serve with ice cream.
© Peabody



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Comments

  2. Sorry to hear life is not too good for you right now, I hope it all works out for the best. Peach pie is my favorite!

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  4. I love your blog – great recipes and even better stories. It’s one of my favorites. I hope you find peace in the coming months. You’ll be in my prayers.

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  6. Sorry that you’re having a trying time right now. I hope that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years will be relaxing rather than stressful for you.

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  9. We’re here for you, but as Laurie said, the internet can wait. Take care of yourself. If you need anything, let us know.

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  10. Hi Peabody – just ignore those folks and do what you need to do for you! Isn’t having your own baking blog supposed to be fun? You are totally not obligated to answer all kinds of questions especially when the people asking are rude! Good luck to you and I hope things start going better soon!

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  11. I’ve never posted on here (I don’t think) before but I am a loyal follower and love your blog. I hate to hear you are going through some difficulties right now and that this topic even had to be addressed. You deserve your space and people are lucky you ever reply to emails. People are ridiculous. Best of luck and I hope this curbs the rude emails (even beyond the new year…)!

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  13. You know, I have to remind myself that you really are a complete stranger despite my stalker-like devotion to reading your blog – but I find I’d really like to give you a hug. If there’s anything that those of us out here in internet-land can do to help, just say the word.

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  14. Sending good wishes your way. Just remember that for every one “negative nelly” that sends you crap emails there are hundreds of us that lurk without saying a word even though you brighten our day. As a fellow blogger it always amazes me how much quicker people are to write a nasty-gram than they are to say “Way to go!”, “You Rock” etc. I hope you are able to get through your personal issues quickly with clarity and grace. *Hugs!*

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  16. Sorry you’re going through a tough time. And I am also sorry that people are stupid and act as if you’re their personal baking consultant. Wait! Could that be a new industry? :O)

    Take care of yourself. That comes first.

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  18. Sorry that people can be such jerks. You are doing us all a favor by sharing your wonderful blog with us and you have every right to be upset when someone treats you this way. I hope that this rough patch is short-term for you and that life gets back on a more even keel soon. Take all the time you need and we will be here waiting when you feel like posting more.

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  19. Whoa I canNOT believe people are so rude. As if you don’t have a life other than this blog. Puhleez. I’m sorry things are rough for you right now. Hoping they get better SOON. The pie looks fabulous. I think I need to purchase some frozen peaches.

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  23. the pie looks great–and don’t let those jerks get you down! I think you’re fabulous and will say a prayer that whatever is going on will work out well and that you will have some peace and joy. hugs!

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  24. ‘Sending good wishes your way. Just remember that for every one “negative nelly” that sends you crap emails there are hundreds of us that lurk without saying a word even though you brighten our day.’

    DITTO! I’ve only commented a handful of times, but I love your blog. I’m sorry that things aren’t going well for you right now. (((((HUGS)))))

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  25. Blessings your way. Praying for your path to smooth out, and for the rude people to lose their e-mail capabilities. 😉

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  26. I’m sorry to hear about the worst of your fans. The rest of us LOVE you and your great recipes! Keep up the great work, and take a break from blogging and e-mail if you need to. We’ll miss you, but we will understand.

    Thanks for all of your fun recipes! 🙂

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  27. “Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.”

    Hope your butterfly comes back soon Peabody!

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  28. I’m with Zazzy…I also have a stalkerish obsession with your blog, and hope that you find your peace…no matter. Sending imaginary hugs your way (is that a little strange?? :))

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  31. Lurking on and off (since 2006! eek), but seriously now, I do appreciate the awesomeness that you make. This is one of the first food blogs I noticed and loved. Like everyone above, I send my good wishes to you hoping things straighten out soon. Don’t bother a damn about nasty comments, your real life is most important.

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  34. People are douches, and that’s that. I’m sad you have to deal with it! I’m also sorry you’re going through a tough time right now. Take care of yourself! Maybe have another cookie or twelve 🙂

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  35. Be sure to breathe…..sigh and cry and definitely stamp your feet. Whatever you need to do. Make certain, though, that you pamper yourself often. And if you can’t think, make lists. It’s one baby step at a time. There is always light at the end of every tunnel. So take it at YOUR speed. We’ll wait for you. Patiently. You deserve nothing less.

    Ignore the jerks. Over-the-top thank-yous from all of us who care…..

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  37. Ignore them.
    I get pissed with requests asking me to convert my recipes from grams to cups for them.

    Take ur time to settle things down, I’m always watching out for ur updates and won’t be pestering you. Don’t worry. LOL.

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  39. Hang in there! You can only do so much in a day. I can’t believe people ask unimportant questions as if they are urgent! Teaching is stressful enough without everything else.

    ((Hugs))

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  40. That is definitely the down side of blogging. I’m so sorry people have been that way – you don’t deserve it!!

    And this pie is a flavor combination I’ve always wanted to try. It looks amazing!!

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  43. Sorry you are going through some rough times. And that your readers don’t have much class, or ability to think on their own for just a sec and find their own solutions. Booo to that. Wishing you well through the holiday season.

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  44. LOVE love love your honesty : )

    When life gets you down, annoying people who can’t think for themselves can definitely get on your nerves.

    I sincerely hope that whatever you’re dealing works out and thoughts are with you during this time.

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  46. You’re a better person than me. I WISH someone would email me with that nonsense. I’d totally publish their email addresses so people could annoy them.

    That pie looks amazing. Hope you’re days get brighter 🙂

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  47. people can be so rude, tacky, ungreatful, etc etc…Im sorry you are going through rough times & that people are too lazy to google search…

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  48. hope things are looking up for you, people can be such downers some times but it only because they are unhappy!! your blog is awesome and brings happiness and yummy creations to people!! thanks for the ideas and this peach dish looks amazing. don’t get down on yourself, enjoy ur holidays!

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  50. Can’t believe people e-mail you in the middle of a recipe expecting an immediate answer! You’re a fabulous blogger, not a help hotline. Good luck with your rough patch.

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  52. I’ve only recently discovered your blog, and LOVE both your recipes and style of presentation. Ignore the needy jerks, take care of yourself, and know that you’ve satisfied sweet-tooth addictions everywhere!

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  53. I hope things look up soon. 🙂

    (Sigh) People… I don’t know how you handle it. I was irritated for weeks when someone complained about a recipe that didn’t give them the results I got (though I made it several times with perfect results).

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  54. Hi Peabody,

    I’ve been lurking here for several months, but I’ve never commented. I love your blog. I hope things brighten for you soon! We will all still be here when things get less hectic for you! I hope your holidays are happy and nasty-email free.

    Thanks so much!!!!

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  56. Wow, some people are unbelievable! Just lacking common sense. I guess this stuff happens to all of us bloggers at one time or another, and I just started to completely ignore it. Anyway, I hope everything works out for you and we’ll be here with open arms if/when you decide to come back.

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  61. DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT RESPONDING TO THIS COMMENT. I am going through some issues myself.

    Just know that I love your recipes and check your blog almost every day.

    I pray that your issues settle quickly mostly for your well being but we miss you.

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  64. Man, people are SO needy! Have you considered sending an auto-reply to your emails? Something to the effect of “I’M Sorry if I can’t reply to you individually right now, have you tried looking at these online resources”? My bfriend had to do that and it seemed to stem the tide of repetitive, let-me-google-that-for-you emails.

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  65. Sorry to hear that life is rough right now. I hope things pick up soon.

    Also, omg, this looks so tasty!

    Thank you again for all of your fantastic recipes, photos and stories.

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  66. Life is very difficult and everyone goes through trying and life changing moments. This is why people should be extra nice to each other, and treat others as you would like to be treated. Hope everything will work itself out, hang in there, Peabody.

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  67. Sorry to hear things are stressful for you right now. Praying the bumps smooth out in your life’s road and that you are able to cope with whatever you are facing. You are an amazing baker and I really enjoy your blog. Be blessed.

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  68. Another long time lurker…. here to say, ignore the people that don’t know how to use google, keep on helping me keep my dentist in business!
    Thanks! From one Canuck to another…

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