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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

CRUST

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a sweeter crust)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 6-8 tbsps ice water

FOR THE FILLING

  • 6-8 ripe peaches (about 4 cups peeled and sliced)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsps cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp butter (to dot the filling)
  • 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions
 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PIE CRUST

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar (if using), and salt.
  • Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  • Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

TIME TO PREPARE THE PEACH FILLING

  • Use a paring knife peel and slice the peaches and slice them into thin wedges or chunks.
  • In a large bowl, combine the peach slices, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir until the peaches are evenly coated. Set aside.

TIME TO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a circle big enough to fit your pie dish (about 12 inches in diameter). Place the dough into the bottom of the pie dish.
  • Pour the peach filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
  • Roll out the second disk of dough and place it on top of the filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut several slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
  • Brush the top crust with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a beautiful golden finish.
  • Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to let the filling set
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Keyword peach pie