Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and then peel, pit, and slice the peaches, placing them into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Gently toss the sliced peaches with the lemon juice, then sprinkle the dry sugar mixture over the peaches, tossing to coat them evenly.
Assemble the Pie
- Carefully place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it is centered.
- Pour the peach filling into the pie crust, arranging the peach slices evenly.
- Dot the top of the peach filling with the cubed unsalted butter.
- Place the second pie crust over the filling; for a lattice top, slice the crust into strips and weave them over the filling.
- Trim any excess crust, then crimp the edges to seal and create a decorative border.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and make a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake and Cool
- Bake the peach pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue to bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- If the crust begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the edges with aluminum foil.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving, allowing the filling to set properly.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of ginger or cardamon to the peach filling. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful dessert experience.
