Southern Peach Pie (Printable)
Sweet ripe peaches nestled in flaky butter crust with warm spices
# What You'll Need:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (2 sticks)
05 - 6-8 tbsp ice water
→ Peach Filling
06 - 6 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 8-9 medium peaches)
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
12 - 1/8 tsp salt
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ To Finish
15 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
16 - 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla until well combined. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out some juices.
04 - Roll out one disk of chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Gently transfer it to the dish, letting the excess hang over the edges.
05 - Pour the peach filling into the pie crust, spreading evenly.
06 - Roll out the second dough disk for the top crust. You can lay it on whole, cut slits for steam, or create a lattice pattern. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
07 - Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
08 - Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 35-40 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
09 - Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- That moment when you cut into the pie and see the juicy peach filling bubbling up through the golden lattice is absolutely worth every minute of effort
- The combination of warm spices and fresh peaches creates the kind of dessert that makes people close their eyes and smile after the first bite
02 -
- I learned the hard way that warm pie slices are a beautiful disaster. Let it cool completely or you will end up with peach juice everywhere instead of a neat slice
- The bubbling you see through the vents is not just steam, it is the cornstarch activating and thickening the filling. If you do not see active bubbling, give it more time
03 -
- Freeze your butter for 15 minutes before starting, and keep a bowl of ice water nearby to add to the dough one tablespoon at a time until it just comes together
- Place the pie dish on a preheated baking sheet to help cook the bottom crust thoroughly, preventing that dreaded soggy bottom situation