Description
A sweet and juicy peach pie with a flaky crust, perfect for summer desserts.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix peaches, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the peach filling into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal and cut slits in the top for ventilation.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.