Description
Indulge in the ultimate peach pie experience with this recipe that surpasses even grandma’s classic. A buttery, flaky crust envelops a luscious filling of fresh peaches, warm spices, and a hint of citrus, creating a dessert that embodies summer in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Peach Filling:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugars, cornstarch, spices, lemon juice, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Fill the Pie: Pour the filling into the crust, add butter on top, cover with second crust or lattice, and seal edges.
- Bake: Brush top crust with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, then at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain well before using.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
