Description
Indulge in the sweet and juicy flavors of summer with this homemade peach pie. Bursting with fresh peaches and a hint of cinnamon, this classic dessert features a flaky crust that perfectly complements the luscious filling. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly under cold water. Peel the peaches using a vegetable peeler or paring knife.
- Slice the peaches into thin wedges, about 1/4 inch thick, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the sliced peaches and add lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the peaches.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Let the refrigerated pie crusts sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Unroll one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan, pressing gently into the bottom and sides.
- Pour the peach filling into the crust, distributing evenly and leaving behind excess juice.
- Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
- Unroll the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Cut slits for a lattice pattern if desired.
- Trim excess dough, fold edges under, and crimp to seal.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch drips.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
- Slice the cooled pie into wedges and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe, fresh peaches for maximum flavor.
- You can substitute the sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker filling, increase the flour to 1/3 cup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes