Here’s a classic peach pie recipe that’s sure to be a hit:
### Classic Peach Pie Recipe
**Ingredients:**
– **For the Crust:**
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 6-8 tablespoons ice water
– **For the Filling:**
– 6-8 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– **For the Topping:**
– 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
– 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
– 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Make the Crust:**
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. **Prepare the Filling:**
1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss to coat the peaches evenly. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
3. **Assemble the Pie:**
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish, leaving about a 1-inch overhang. Transfer the dough to the pie dish.
3. Pour the peach filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
4. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
5. Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
6. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
4. **Bake the Pie:**
1. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
3. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
5. **Cool and Serve:**
1. Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to let the filling set.
2. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Enjoy your delicious homemade peach pie!
