Classic Peach Pie is made with fresh, ripe peaches and a buttery crust. The perfect dessert for summer picnics, BBQs, or holiday gatherings.
Nothing says summer like a classic Peach Pie made with juicy, sun-ripened peaches and a flaky, buttery crust. This easy homemade peach pie recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture in every bite. We love it served with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
It’s a must-make dessert for summer barbecues, picnics, holidays, or any time you’re craving a comforting slice of fruit pie. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, this peach pie is sure to become a favorite in your baking rotation. For more peach desserts, try Peach Crumble Recipe and Peach Bread for another tasty recipe.
During the holidays, we also make No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe and Paula Deen Pecan Pie.
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Why We Love This
We love this peach pie recipe because it showcases sweet, juicy peaches that create a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth filling, perfectly balanced by a buttery, flaky crust that holds everything together. It’s easy to make, even for beginners, with straightforward ingredients and simple steps that deliver impressive homemade results.
Our family looks forward to this every peach season.
- Double Pie Crust. We used store bought but you can make a homemade pie crust if preferred.
- Peaches. You will need about 8 medium fresh peaches and make sure they are ripe.
- Cornstarch. Helps to thicken the mixture.
- Lemon Juice. You can use fresh or bottled lemon juice.
- Ground Cinnamon. If you love the flavor of cinnamon, feel free to increase the amount by another teaspoon. You can also add a pinch of ground nutmeg as an additional spice.
- Unsalted Butter. It needs to be cold and cut into cubes.
- Large Egg. This is for the egg wash.
- Coarse Sugar. This is optional for sprinkling on top but makes the pie look even prettier.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Step 2. Peel the peaches and cut into 1/2-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl.
Step 3. Whisk together the peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and ground cinnamon until combined in the bowl.
Step 4. Next, roll one of the pie crusts on a floured surface until it is about 12 inches in diameter. Place the bottom crust inside a 9-inch pie pan and allow the excess to hang over the edges. Pour the peach pie filling inside the crust. Top with pieces of butter all over the pie filling.
Step 5. Now, you need the other pie crust. Roll on a lightly floured surface until it is 12 inches in diameter. Then cut the pie dough into 1-inch strips. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to easily do this for the top crust.
Step 6. Place the strips in a lattice pattern over the pie filling. Trim the excess dough off the lattice strips.
Step 7. Take the bottom pie edge and fold over the lattice edges so the pie looks neat. Use a fork to crimp the edges. Beat the egg in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash on the lattice top. Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar if you are using it. Cover the edges of the pie crust with a pie shield or aluminum foil.
Step 8. Finally, bake the pie for 20 minutes in a preheated oven. Then lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
Step 9. Remove the pie from the oven. It is important to wait 4-5 hours before slicing to give the filling time to set. Then serve and enjoy!
Storage
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
Expert Tips
- Cover the pie. If the pie starts to brown before it’s finished baking, make a tent with aluminum foil to cover the entire pie.
- No need to par bake. You don’t need to par bake the crust before adding the filling.
- Ensure the pie is ready. Don’t underbake the pie or the filling will not set. If you are unsure, insert an instant read food thermometer into the center of the pie. It should be 200 degrees F when fully cooked.
- Pie Crust. You can use a whole pie crust on top instead of lattice if desired. Just make sure to cut with a paring knife 6 vents in the center to allow the steam to escape. You can also use cookie cutters to make shapes and place on the dough.
More Luscious Peach Desserts
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Peach Pie
Ingredients
- Double Pie Crust You can use store bought or homemade pie crust
- 3 Pounds Ripe Peaches This is about 8 medium peaches
- 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 6 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh or bottled
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cold and cut into cubes
- 1 Large Egg
- Coarse Sugar optional for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust if using homemade but don’t bake. Chill while preparing the peach mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Peel the peaches and cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Get out a large mixing bowl and combine the peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and ground cinnamon until combined.
- Roll one pie crust on a floured surface until it is about 12 inches in diameter.
- Place the crust inside a 9 inch pie plate. Allow the excess to hang over the edges.
- Pour the peach filling inside the pie crust and smooth until it looks even.
- Place pieces of butter all over the pie filling.
- Roll the other pie crust until it is 12 inches in diameter. Cut into 1 inch strips. Use a knife or pizza cutter to easily do this.
- Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the pie filling. Trim excess dough off the lattice strips.
- Fold the bottom pie edge over the lattice edges so the pie looks neat. Crimp the edges with a fork.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash on top of the lattice. Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar if you are using it.
- Cover the edges of the pie crust with a pie shield or you can use aluminum foil if you don’t have one.
- Bake the pie for 20 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Wait 4-5 hours before slicing to give the filling time to set.
- Then the pie is ready to serve and enjoy!
