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A delicious peach pie with a lattice crust, sits on a white plate.

Better Than Grandma’s Peach Pie

A classic Southern dessert featuring a flaky crust and a sweet, spiced peach filling that's sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes cold and cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup ice water plus more if needed
  • 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pie crust: Combine flour and salt, then work in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the peach filling: Mix sliced peaches with sugars, cornstarch, spices, lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  • Assemble the pie: Roll out dough, place in pie dish, fill with peach mixture, dot with butter, and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  • Bake the pie: Place on baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Cool and serve: Allow pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Let the pie cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set properly. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSodium: 300mg
Keyword peaches
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