Peach Pie Recipe {With Fresh Peaches!}

Homemade fresh Peach Pie cannot be beat! Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and all peach fans will be in heaven!

Fruit pies are absolutely delicious in the summertime when fruit is at it’s peak season, and Peach Pie is a must! If you like peachy desserts, you should also try Peach Dump Cake and Peach Crumb Bars!

the sweetest peach pie

Looking for an easy, delicious summer pie? This is it! Homemade pie doesn’t need to be intimidating. With just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to make this juicy and fresh peach pie in no time!

How do you know when your peaches are ripe enough to use in pie? You should be able to peel the skin off with your fingers. They should be ripe, yet firm (not mushy). The flavor will be juicy and sweet.

You’ll need about 8-10 peaches, depending on their size. I like to go with about 5 cups of sliced peaches, you can use up to 6 cups if you have a deep pie dish.

To prepare the peaches, simply rinse them, cut them into 1/2-inch thick slices, then peel with your fingers or a paring knife.

Peach pie filling

Once the fresh peaches have been drained, you’ll want to toss them with a few ingredients in a large bowl:

• Brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Cornstarch
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Salt
• Lemon Juice
• Vanilla Extract

COMBINE. Coat the peaches, then pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish lined with pastry dough.

Store bought v homemade pie dough

Store bought will save you lots of time, it’s also a lot easier to work with and there’s less of a chance that it will shrink during the baking process.

Homemade is obviously more flaky and buttery, but it does take a lot more time and planning (plus you need to keep it really cold).

A double-crust, or two rounds/portions of pie dough are needed for this recipe.

Baking peach pie

TOP CRUST. To make the lattice topping, cut the rolled round of pie dough into thick strips. Place them on top of the pie, then weave into a lattice design. It’s a lot easier than you think, I promise!

BAKE. Brush with a lightly beaten egg, then place in the oven to bake for 45-55 minutes at 400 degrees. If the pie starts to become overly brown in the last 10 minutes or so, tent with a piece of aluminum foil.

COOL. Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least an hour before cutting, slicing and serving. This will allow time for the juices to set instead of run out of the pie and onto your plate.

ENJOY! Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Recipe TIPS + StorING

Making a perfectly set pie: Peaches are juicy! They have lots of moisture in them unbaked and baked. It’s best to let them sit for 30 minutes, drain them and then proceed. Cornstarch will also help thicken up any remaining juices and prevent a soggy pie.

Brown crust. If the pie crust is browning too quickly, tent a piece of tin foil over it until the rest of the pie has finished baking.

Fixing Unbaked Crust. If the crust is undercooked, try putting the pie back in the oven. Be sure to place it on the bottom rack so the crust is closest to the heat source. Using a clear pie pan can help you see when the pie crust in the bottom is cooked.

Clean up. Place a foil lined baking sheet on the bottom rack when you preheat the oven. This sheet will help catch any juices that might bubble over and save you from scrubbing bunt pie filling off your oven. 

FREEZE. Most fruit pies can be frozen baked or unbaked. If you do freeze a baked pie, it must be cooled completely before freezing. This can take anywhere from 2-3 hours.

STORE peach pie at room temperature for a day, but store in the refrigerator and reheat after 24 hours.

I know you’ll love this peach pie recipe, our family sure did! It’s perfectly sweet, lightly spiced and the buttery crust is heavenly. Easy, delicious and perfect for summer!

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