A Filipino-American fusion dessert that transforms Jollibee's iconic peach mango pie into a homemade delicacy. This baked hand pie features a golden-brown, flaky crust encasing a vibrant filling of fresh mangoes and peaches, simmered with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet tropical mango and juicy peach, bound together in a creamy filling that's reminiscent of the fast-food favorite but elevated with fresh ingredients and careful preparation. The recipe yields 8 individual pies, each sporting a crisp turbinado sugar topping and a buttery, tender crust that shatters delicately with each bite. Unlike the original deep-fried version, this baked interpretation offers a lighter yet equally satisfying take on the beloved Filipino treat, making it an ideal choice for both special occasions and casual snacking.
3.5-inch cookie cutter (pampuputol/panghiwa) For perfectly sized pie rounds
Rolling Pin To achieve even dough thickness
Pastry brush For applying egg wash
Baking sheets For even baking
Parchment Paper Prevents sticking
Measuring cups and spoons (Panukat) For accurate measurements
Medium Saucepan (Kaserola) For cooking filling
Cooling rack For proper cooling
Sharp knife (kutsilyo) For creating vent holes
Mixing bowls (mangkok) For ingredient preparation
Ingredients
For the Filling (Palaman):
2ripe mangoesmangga, diced (about ¾ cup) or frozen mango chunks
2ripe peachesmilokoton, peeled and diced (about ¾ cup) or frozen peaches
½cupgranulated sugarasukal
2tablespoonscornstarch
¼teaspoonground cinnamonkanela - optional
1tablespoonlemon juicekatas ng limon
⅛teaspoonsaltasin
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
For the Crust:
2pie crustsstore-bought or homemade
All-purpose flour for dustingharina
For the Egg Wash:
1large eggitlog
1tablespoonheavy cream
Turbinado sugar for toppingasukal na pula
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine ¾ cup chopped mangoes, ¾ cup chopped peaches, ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
Heat this mixture over medium-high heat, stirring often. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat, stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and let it cool completely.
While the filling cools, dust your counter with flour and roll out your first pie crust. Using a 3½-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 8 circles. Repeat with the second pie crust for a total of 16 circles.
Mix one beaten egg with 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to make your egg wash.
Place 1 tablespoon of the cooled peach-mango filling in the center of 8 pie circles. Leave a ½-inch border around the edges.
Brush egg wash around the edge of each filled circle, then cover with the remaining circles. Press the edges together with your fingers, then seal by crimping with a fork.
Cut two small vent holes in the top of each pie. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
Place the pies on your prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and you can see the filling bubbling through the vent holes.
Let the pies cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before moving. They can be served warm or at room temperature.
Store any leftover pies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips from Lola's Kitchen
Use slightly underripe mangoes for better texture
Chill dough between steps to maintain flakiness
Don't overfill pies to prevent leakage
Create adequate vent holes to prevent filling explosion
Let filling cool completely before assembling
Work quickly to keep dough cold
Traditional Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
Pair with hot tsokolate (Filipino hot chocolate)
Enjoy with afternoon merienda
Serve with fresh fruit on the side
Troubleshooting
Leaking filling: Ensure edges are well-sealed
Soggy bottom: Pre-heat baking sheet
Tough crust: Don't overwork the dough
Runny filling: Cook until properly thickened
Ingredient Alternatives
Frozen fruit instead of fresh
Butter pie crust or puff pastry
Brown sugar instead of white
Coconut cream instead of heavy cream
Apple or calamansi juice instead of lemon
Storage & Reheating
Room temperature: 2 days in airtight container
Refrigerator: 5 days
Freezer: 3 months
Reheat: 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes
Variations
Mini pies using 2-inch cutter
All-mango or all-peach filling
Added coconut for tropical twist
Ube-mango combination
Cinnamon-sugar coating
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned fruit? Yes, but drain well and reduce sugar.
Why is my crust not flaky? Ensure butter stays cold throughout preparation.
Can I make these ahead? Yes, freeze unbaked up to 3 months.
How do I know when filling is thick enough? Should coat back of spoon and hold shape.
Can I deep fry instead of bake? Yes, at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes per side.