Celebrate National Peach Pie Day with Peach Mango Pie

The origin of peach mango pie was as a localized handheld dessert pie counterpart to Western fast-food apple pies using regional and tropical fruit flavors. The pie has a crispy, fried or baked flaky crust filled with a sweet, distinct mix of Philippine mangoes and peaches. It was so well-loved that when the Jollibee peach mango pie was released in the UK and UAE in 2022, the food chain announced a “majestic welcome,” with some customers buying 100 pieces at a time and over a million pies sold in only five months.

The famous pie was launched in 1995. 31 years later, it remains a signature menu item and a bestselling product recognized all over the world.

Why do peaches and mangoes taste so good together?

A ripe peach tastes sweet, juicy, and floral, with a soft, smooth texture that melts in the mouth. Another highlight is its light tangy or acidic bite near the skin. Some online users describe the taste of peach as a smooth orange filled with sugar and honey.

On the other hand, Philippine mangoes, also called Carabao mango and Manila mango, are hailed as the sweetest mango in the world by the Guinness World Records in 1995. It has very low fiber content, which makes the flesh extra smooth, juicy, and rich.

In an article by Blue Pacific Flavors, lactones are the primary aroma compounds responsible for the characteristic creamy, sweet, and peach- or coconut-like undertones in ripe mangoes. This same compound is also found in peaches, explaining why mango and peach flavors are often paired up in yogurts and plant-based beverages.

The compound is also found in dairy and coconuts, which is why you would often see popular mango and coconut combinations like the mango sticky rice originating in Thailand, and Coco Mama in Boracay.

The Philippine mango, having this exceptionally sweet taste, naturally brings out and enhances the flavor of peach, making every bite a burst of complementary tropical flavors. opinions.

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Learn how to make peach mango pie at home

Making a homemade peach mango pie is surprisingly easy, so even kitchen newbies can manage.

You can make the peach mango pie filling by simply simmering mixed chopped peaches and mangoes with sugar. The only overwhelming part is making the dough, which is optional anyway, as it can be substituted with pre-made puff pastry sheets or even flattened white bread dipped in breadcrumbs. Moreover, pocket-style mini pies like this only take a few minutes to deep-fry or bake until golden and crispy.

Of course, a good Filipino peach mango pie still needs high-quality and carefully selected ingredients, including additions that enhance the flavor and texture entirely. Some hidden techniques are also important in ensuring a restaurant-quality pie.

For a step-by-step guide, the Peach Mango Pocket Pies online cooking class by Chef Jimbo de Panadero at The Bailiwick Academy teaches how to make it from scratch, starting from the dough, up to the filling and garnishing.

Being an in-depth tutorial that teaches skills and techniques alongside the recipe, this class also makes a good reference for aspiring food business owners who want to add peach mango pie to their menu.

Ready to make your own peach mango pie to celebrate National Peach Pie Day the Filipino way?

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