Description
Peach Pie is a classic summer dessert featuring a flaky buttery crust filled with sweet, juicy peaches and warm spices. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or weekend baking, this homemade pie is delicious served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar for the crust.
- Add cold butter and cut into the flour mixture until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Divide dough into two discs, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In another bowl, combine peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Roll out one dough disc and place it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour the peach filling into the crust and spread evenly.
- Roll out the second dough disc and place it over the filling. Seal and crimp the edges.
- Mix the beaten egg with milk and brush over the top crust. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 35 to 40 more minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Freestone peaches work best because they are easy to slice.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to help the filling set.
- Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
