Description
Peach pie from the Southern states brings pure summer comfort right to your table, with juicy ripe peaches nestled in a flaky, golden crust that whispers sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 5 large peaches
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 pie crusts
Wet and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Slice 5 large peaches into ½-inch thick wedges, ensuring clean and even cuts.
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup flour, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, and ¼ tsp salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently toss peach slices with 1 tbsp lemon juice in the dry mixture, coating each slice thoroughly.
- Set your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet for potential drips.
- Carefully drape the first pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, allowing edges to hang loosely.
- Transfer the seasoned peach mixture into the bottom crust, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Distribute 2 tbsp unsalted butter in small dollops across the peach filling.
- Roll out the second crust and slice into 1-inch wide strips for the lattice top.
- Create an interwoven lattice pattern by carefully laying and crossing the crust strips.
- Trim excess dough from the pie’s edges and pinch to create a decorative crimped border.
- Whisk 1 large egg and brush generously over the entire lattice surface.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp turbinado sugar across the egg-washed crust for a sparkling finish.
- Position the pie on the prepared baking sheet to catch any potential overflow.
- Bake at 375°F for 50-60 minutes until the crust turns golden and filling bubbles vigorously.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely for 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fragrant peaches at the peak of summer for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Handle pie dough gently and keep it cold to ensure a flaky, tender crust that doesn’t become tough.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend in both the filling and crust.
- Serve the pie slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the warm spices and fresh peach flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg