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This Peach Pie recipe is a classic summer dessert made with fresh, juicy peaches, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a flaky double pie crust. With a simple homemade peach filling and the option to use premade pie crust, it’s an easy fruit pie that lets ripe summer peaches shine.
If you love peaches, be sure to try my Peach Cobbler, Old-Fashioned Peach Crumble, and Peach Crisp recipes!
Why you’ll love this easy peach pie recipe!
Homemade peach pie is well worth making, especially when fresh peaches are in season. Unlike canned pie filling, this homemade version lets you control the sweetness while keeping the peaches the star of the show.
There’s nothing fancy or unexpected here, and that’s exactly what makes this peach pie so good. When peaches are ripe and sweet, they don’t need much help! A little sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg enhance their flavor without covering it up.
- Fresh Peach Flavor: Ripe peaches create a naturally sweet, juicy filling with plenty of fresh fruit flavor.
- Easy to Make: Using premade pie crust means you only have to mix the filling, assemble the pie, and bake.
- Classic Double Crust: Add a full top crust or make an easy lattice for a traditional homemade pie.
- Perfect for Summer: This is one of the best ways to put an abundance of fresh, ripe peaches to use.
- Simple Ingredients: You don’t need anything fancy to make a delicious homemade peach pie!
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Ingredient Notes
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Premade pie crust: Refrigerated or frozen pie crust makes this recipe incredibly easy. You can also use Homemade Pie Crust if you have extra time.
- Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches will give you the best flavor. Nectarines can also be substituted.
- Lemon juice: A little acidity balances the sweetness of the peaches and sugar.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the peach filling.
- Brown sugar: Adds deeper, caramel-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with the peaches. It makes this the best peach pie recipe ever!
- All-purpose flour: Thickens the juices released from the peaches as the pie bakes.
- Ground nutmeg: Adds subtle warmth without overpowering the fresh fruit.
- Ground cinnamon: A small amount complements the sweetness of the peaches.
- Egg: An egg wash gives the top crust a beautiful glossy, golden finish.
Variations
- Use nectarines instead of peaches for a slightly different version. Nectarines and peaches are closely related and work similarly in this recipe.
- Add fresh blueberries or raspberries to the peaches for a mixed berry and peach pie.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over the egg-washed crust before baking for extra crunch and sparkle.
- Use a lattice crust instead of a solid top crust for a classic bakery-style presentation.
How to Make Peach Pie
- Make the peach filling: Add the sliced peaches to a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently toss everything together until the peaches are evenly coated without breaking up the fruit.
- Prepare the bottom crust: Roll out one portion of pie dough and carefully transfer it to your pie plate. Gently press the dough against the bottom and sides of the dish without stretching it.
- Fill the pie: Spoon the peach mixture into the prepared crust, spreading the fruit into an even layer. Be sure to include the flavorful juices from the bowl.
- Add the top crust and bake: Roll out the remaining pie dough and place it over the filling. Cut several slits into a solid top crust to allow steam to escape. Or, slice the dough into strips and weave them over the filling to create a lattice crust. Seal and crimp the edges of the pie. Brush the top with egg wash, then sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake the peach pie for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is beautifully golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
Kasey’s Tips
- Use ripe peaches: Your pie is only as flavorful as the fruit you put into it. Look for fragrant peaches that give slightly when gently pressed.
- Keep the pie dough cold: Cold dough creates a flakier crust. Keep the second crust refrigerated until you’re ready to add it to the pie.
- Vent the top crust: If you’re using a solid top crust, always cut a few slits into the dough so steam can escape.
- Watch the edges: If the edges of your pie crust are browning before the center is finished, loosely cover them with aluminum foil or a pie shield.
- Look for bubbling filling: A golden crust isn’t the only sign that your pie is ready. The filling should be visibly bubbling before you remove the pie from the oven.
- Give it time to cool: Peach pie smells incredible straight from the oven, but cutting it immediately can leave you with a runny filling. Letting it cool gives the juices time to thicken.
Serving Suggestions
A warm slice of peach pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is hard to beat! The cold, creamy ice cream melts over the warm peaches for the perfect summer dessert.
You can also serve your pie with homemade whipped cream or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
How to Store
- To Store: Cover leftover peach pie and refrigerate it for up to 4 days.
- To Reheat: Warm individual slices briefly in the microwave, or place the pie in a low-temperature oven until warmed through.
- To Freeze: Wrap the cooled pie tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil and freeze. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
All-purpose flour thickens the juices released by the peaches as they bake. Cornstarch can also be used as a pie filling thickener, although this recipe uses flour.
You can, but you won’t get the same fresh peach flavor or texture. Fresh peaches are especially delicious when they’re in season.
Peach pie is baked inside a pastry crust, typically with both a bottom and top crust. Peach cobbler has a fruit filling topped with a biscuit, batter, or similar topping instead.
Freestone peaches are especially convenient because the flesh separates easily from the pit. However, any ripe, flavorful peaches can be used.
Yes. Thaw frozen peaches completely and drain off excess liquid before making the filling. This helps prevent the pie from becoming watery.
No, but many people prefer the softer texture of peeled peaches. To make peeling easier, briefly blanch the peaches in boiling water, transfer them to ice water, and then remove the loosened skins.
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Peach Pie
Ingredients
- 1 premade pie crust – or make your own
- 6 or 7 ripe peaches peeled and sliced, approximately 5 cups
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 egg – beaten with a tablespoon of water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, add peaches, lemon juice, both sugars, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and flour and toss together until peaches are well coated.
- Roll out half of the pie dough and place the rest in the refrigerator. Add rolled out pie dough to the bottom of your pie plate.
- Fill pie dough with peach filling.
- Roll out remaining dough and add to the top of the peach filling in a full sheet or in a lattice pattern
- Brush top of pie crush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and inside peach filling is bubbling.
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Notes
- Use ripe peaches: Your pie is only as flavorful as the fruit you put into it. Look for fragrant peaches that give slightly when gently pressed.
- Keep the pie dough cold: Cold dough creates a flakier crust. Keep the second crust refrigerated until you’re ready to add it to the pie.
- Vent the top crust: If you’re using a solid top crust, always cut a few slits into the dough so steam can escape.
- Watch the edges: If the edges of your pie crust are browning before the center is finished, loosely cover them with aluminum foil or a pie shield.
- Look for bubbling filling: A golden crust isn’t the only sign that your pie is ready. The filling should be visibly bubbling before you remove the pie from the oven.
- Give it time to cool: Peach pie smells incredible straight from the oven, but cutting it immediately can leave you with a runny filling. Letting it cool gives the juices time to thicken.
How much salt do you add?
I couldn’t find the salt amount either, so I looked up different recipes and they said to use 1/2 teaspoon
Very easy recipe to follow and the pie turned out delicious!!
Can the filling be frozen to put in a crust later? Do I have to thaw before baking?
You could freeze but you’d have to thaw before baking it yes.
The recipe ingredients do not call for salt, but the directions say add flour, sugar, salt etc…. Mine came out really soupy, needs more flour or cornstarch.
This happened to me years ago but I learned through baking experience that once you mix the filling, if you leave it to sit like I did in the fridge as you finished the crust, you’ll need to drain the excess liquid. Any fruit that sits in sugar will give off its liquid. Better luck next time. This is a very good, standard pie recipe that definitely delivers. Just drain the excess liquid before filling crust.
Also I found another tip, when you make the lattice, use a floured cutting board to create it, then freeze it for 10 mins and it’ll slide right onto the pie, making it easy to trim perfectly!
I placed my sliced fresh peaches in a colander and let a lot of the peach juice drain before adding in the other ingredients in a lg bowl. It helped.
Perfect peach pie recipe! Absolutely delicious! Used homemade crust though!
Going to try making this pie today. Have you ever tried freezing an entire peach pie to enjoy later when fresh peaches are out of season?
I made this peach pie with my 11 year old granddaughter! We followed the recipe exactly as written and it was sooooo good!! The family ate the whole pie that night for dessert!
I agree this pie was amazing i love it. poo poo.
It was a great tasting peach pie. Not too sweet and pairs great with vanilla ice cream 😋
Great recipe! Very easy and yummy pie! My family just loves it! Today I made it with frozen peaches! I let the peaches thawed first and drained the extra liquid! Thanks for the recipe!
Turned out great! Probably the best tasting pie I’ve ever made- it was a hit with the family. Thanks for sharing! Definitely planning to make again.
This pie is Awesome!!