They're ripe and sweet, so good on their own and even better in a gluten-free blueberry peach pie... especially if they're Texas peaches paired with Texas blueberries! The slight tartness of the peaches cooked in orange juice is a tasty match for the intense flavor of the blueberries that we picked a few weekends ago.
The "secret" to making a tasty peach blueberry pie? Cook the peaches for just a little bit but leave the blueberries alone; they will cook up nicely while the pie bakes and they'll still be juicy and plump afterward. No mushy blueberries here :)!
As far as the pie crust goes, it tastes like a cookie. I'm a sucker for sweet stuff, so I like making my crusts sweeter than traditional pie crusts. I also added one of my favorite baking ingredients... buttamilk! Love that stuff.
These pies may be mini, but they're flavor is big liiiike Teeexxxaaaas. :D
Kitchen notes for Gluten Free Peach Blueberry Pie
Gluten-free flours absorb liquid differently than wheat flour. If the batter or dough looks tighter than you expect, rest it for ten minutes so starches can hydrate, then judge the texture again before adding more liquid. Certified gluten-free oats, baking powder, and chocolate chips matter when you are baking for someone who must avoid gluten cross-contact.
Keep pie pastry cold and do not overwork it. A hot oven at the start helps set the bottom crust; if the rim browns early, tent with foil. Fruit fillings thicken as they cool, so expect a looser slice when the pie is still warm.
Storage: wrap tightly once cool. Most baked goods freeze well for up to a month; thaw at room temperature, then refresh briefly in a warm oven if you want a just-baked edge.
Serving ideas: pair Gluten Free Peach Blueberry Pie with a simple side that contrasts texture — something crisp if the dish is soft, or a bright salad if it is rich — so the plate feels balanced.
Food safety reminder: refrigerate perishable fillings promptly, and when reheating leftovers, bring them to a steaming hot temperature throughout.
Further reading: coeliac disease guidance from the NHS.