Recipe Rehab Season 2 Episode 19 Deep Dish Peach Pie

In season 2 episode 19 of the cooking show Recipe Rehab, the challenge is to take a classic deep dish peach pie recipe and make it healthier without sacrificing taste. The episode features two contestants, a mother and daughter duo, who are avid bakers and have a family recipe for deep dish peach pie that has been passed down for generations.

The contestants are introduced to the Recipe Rehab chefs, who explain that the goal of the challenge is to reduce the overall calories and fat content of the dish while maintaining its delicious flavor. The chefs suggest a few healthier ingredient substitutions such as using whole wheat flour for the crust and reducing the amount of sugar in the filling. The contestants are given a set amount of time to remake their family recipe while incorporating these healthier changes.

As the contestants begin their baking, they both express their concern about altering their family recipe. The mother worries that the changes may not produce the same delicious taste that her family loves, while the daughter is nervous about the texture changes from using whole wheat flour in the crust. The chefs reassure them that their suggestions will still yield a delicious pie.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to step-by-step demonstrations of the contestants' baking process as they make their pies. The mother decides to add a touch of allspice to her filling to enhance the flavor and reduce the amount of sugar needed. Meanwhile, the daughter experiments with rolling out the whole wheat flour crust to the right thickness and texture.

After the pies are finished baking, the judges taste each one and provide feedback on the contestants' final products. The judges not only focus on taste, but also on the nutritional value of the pies, taking into account the calories, fat content, and serving size. The judges praise the enterprising efforts of the contestants and acknowledge their excellent results. They also offer tips on how the contestants can further improve their dish for a healthier lifestyle.

The episode concludes with the judges announcing the winner. Aside from the competition, the show aims to show viewers that it is possible to modify traditional recipes to be healthier without compromising taste. The show stresses the benefits of using healthy ingredients and techniques to enjoy traditional dishes and live a healthier lifestyle.