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A close-up of a freshly baked crumb-topped apple pie with a golden-brown crust, served in a glass pie dish, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and a pie server beside it.

Classic Peach Crumble Pie: The Ultimate Peach Pie Recipe Guide


  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic peach crumble pie featuring juicy peaches, a buttery flaky crust, and a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar crumble topping. Perfectly sweet and irresistibly comforting.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ sticks unsalted butter (cubed and chilled)
  • ¼ to ½ cup ice-cold water
  • 78 medium ripe peaches (about 6 ½ to 7 cups peeled, sliced)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 23 tablespoons cornstarch or instant tapioca
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add cold water gradually, mixing until dough holds together. Divide into two discs and chill for at least 2 hours.
  3. Peel and slice peaches. Toss with lemon juice. In another bowl, mix sugars, cornstarch, spices, salt, and vanilla. Combine with peaches and let sit.
  4. Roll out bottom crust and place into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges. Pour in peach filling and dot with butter.
  5. Roll out second dough disc and top the pie. Seal edges, crimp, and cut slits or make a lattice.
  6. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the pie. Brush crust with egg wash and optionally sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake 40–50 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for 3–4 hours before serving.

Notes

Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Chill the dough thoroughly for a flakier crust. Let the pie cool fully to ensure the filling sets.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Sugar: 31g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: peach pie, crumble pie, classic dessert, fruit pie