Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of the Best Peach Pie Recipe Ever. This foolproof and irresistible dessert is a perfect way to enjoy the sweetness of ripe peaches in a flaky, golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 2 ½ pounds fresh ripe peaches (about 6–7 peaches), peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Crust and Assembly:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugars, cornstarch, lemon juice, spices, salt, and vanilla. Toss to coat.
- Fill the Pie: Pour the filling into the crust, dot with butter, cover with the second crust, and crimp edges.
- Bake: Brush the top crust with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- For easy peeling, blanch peaches briefly in boiling water.
- If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain before use.
- A lattice crust is both practical and decorative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
