Description
Indulge in the ultimate peach pie experience with this foolproof recipe that guarantees a deliciously sweet and spiced filling encased in a flaky, golden crust. Perfect for showcasing ripe, juicy peaches in a classic dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 2 ½ pounds ripe peaches (about 6–7 peaches), peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg
- â…› teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Crust and Assembly:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix sliced peaches, sugars, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, spices, and salt until coated.
- Assemble the pie: Line a pie dish with crust, add filling, top with butter, cover with second crust, seal edges, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- For a thicker filling, let the peach mixture sit and drain excess juice.
- Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for added enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
