🥧 Peach pie
Peach pie is a classic dessert featuring sweet, juicy peaches baked inside a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for summer, family dinners, or holiday treats, it’s warm, comforting, and irresistible with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients (8 servings)
Filling:
- 5–6 cups peeled, sliced fresh peaches (or canned, drained)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crust:
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Optional Topping:
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sugar for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 425°F (220°C)
- Prepare filling
- In a bowl, combine peaches, sugars, flour/cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix gently.
- Assemble pie
- Roll out one crust into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour peach mixture into crust. Dot with butter if desired.
- Cover with second crust (full or lattice). Seal edges.
- Brush top with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar if desired.
- Bake
- Bake 20 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve
- Best warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
🍴 Tips & Variations
- Juicier filling: Add 1–2 tsp cornstarch to prevent sogginess.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of ginger or cardamom for a subtle spice.
- Crust options: Use a buttery pie crust, shortcrust, or even a crumble topping.
- Frozen peaches: Thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
If you want, I can make a “grandma’s old-fashioned peach pie” recipe that’s extra sweet, perfectly spiced, and has a golden, flaky crust—it’s the kind of pie everyone will fight over.
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