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BEST Peach Pie Recipe

BEST Peach Pie Recipe

A classic, flaky-crusted peach pie bursting with sweet, juicy, cinnamon-spiced fresh peaches. Perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Double Crust
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, cubed and frozen Very cold
  • 1/2 cup Ice water as needed
For the Filling
  • 6 cups Fresh peaches, sliced About 8 medium peaches, peeled
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to peach sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cut into small pieces For dotting
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or cream

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Cut in the frozen butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Gradually drizzle in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a separate large bowl, gently toss the sliced peaches with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside while you roll out the bottom crust.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edge, leaving a 1-inch overhang.
  4. Fill and Cover: Pour the peach filling into the bottom crust. Dot the top of the peaches evenly with the 2 tablespoons of butter pieces. Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the filling. Trim the top crust overhang to 1 inch. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  5. Bake the Pie: Whisk together the egg and milk/cream for the egg wash and brush lightly over the top crust. Sprinkle lightly with extra sugar if desired. Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch drips) and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is visibly bubbly.
  6. Cool Completely: Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 3-4 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

If your crust edges start to brown too quickly during the final baking stage, loosely cover the edges with aluminum foil strips. Peaches vary widely in sweetness; taste your sliced fruit before adding sugar to ensure the filling isn't overly tart or too sweet.
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