Not to start a war or anything, but South Carolina actually produces more peaches than Georgia, and our peaches are supposedly higher in sugar level. It's true, though, that you can't buy them (or Georgia peaches either) in the supermarket. They're all California here, and solid as rocks. They usually go rancid before they ripen. But local peaches are easy enough to find at produce stands and farmer's markets. I just had one last week, and it was oh, so good. I'm going to try making this pie this afternoon, after a quick trip to my own farmer's market. Thanks! Claire, I'm sure I'd enjoy South Carolina peaches if I could buy them - I confess I've never heard the term "South Carolina peach," and have never seen them for sale. Looks like your state agricultural department marketers have some work to do to catch up to Georgia! - PJH

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