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Best Peach Pie Recipe

This Best Peach Pie is a classic dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of fresh peaches enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for summer gatherings, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 cooling rack
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Cold and cubed.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
  • 5 cups fresh peaches Peeled, pitted, and sliced.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Dotted on top.
  • 1 egg beaten egg For egg wash.

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • After the dough has chilled, roll out one disc on a floured surface to fit your 9-inch pie dish. Place the rolled-out dough into the pie dish, trimming any excess dough hanging over the edges.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
  • Pour the peach filling into the prepared pie crust. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
  • Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. You can create a lattice pattern or simply cover it completely. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
  • Brush the top crust with the beaten egg to give it a nice golden color when baked.
  • Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Once baked, remove from the oven and let the pie cool on a rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
If using frozen peaches, let them thaw and drain excess liquid before using them in the filling.
You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for an additional warm spice flavor.