Description
This classic Peach Pie recipe combines juicy, ripe peaches with a perfectly flaky pie crust, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Easy to prepare, it’s a delightful dessert perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet, fruity treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 baked pie crust (homemade or pre-made)
Filling
- 7 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- â…“ cup sugar
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready when your pie is assembled.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Unroll the pie crust and carefully place it into your pie dish, pressing it gently to fit the shape. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Peach Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches with lemon juice to help prevent browning. Add both sugars, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, kosher salt, and cornstarch. Stir everything well to evenly coat the peaches and thicken the filling during baking.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the peach filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly. If you have a second pie crust, you can add a lattice top or a full top crust with slits to allow steam to escape. Crimp the edges to seal.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
- Peeling peaches can be easier if you blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunge them into ice water; the skin will slip off easily.
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of ground ginger to the filling.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least two hours to let the filling thicken properly before slicing.
- This pie can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious complement.
