Peach Pie

Ingredients

• 2 pie crusts (Flaky Pie Crust Recipe)
• Peach Pie Filling:
• 6-7 large peaches (pitted and sliced 1/2 inch, peel intact)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 Tbsp)
• 2 Tbsp reserved peach juice
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar ((sugar in the raw))
• vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the pastry dough according to Flaky Pie Crust Recipe and chill.

2. 2

   Place peach slices into a colander and place over a bowl. Toss with 1 Tbsp granulated sugar. Let sit for 30-60 minutes, then drain excess juice reserving 2 Tbsp.

3. 3

   Peach Pie Filling: In a medium size bowl, mix together macerated peach slices and reserved granulated sugar. Whisk reserved 2 Tbsp peach juice and lemon juice with cornstarch until completely dissolved. Add mixture to peaches along with cinnamon and nutmeg.

4. 4

   Assemble Peach Pie: Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch deep dish pie pan with cooking spray.

5. 5

   Unwrap 1 pie crust disc. On a lightly floured surface, roll to roughly 12-inches in diameter. Fit crust into pan pressing firmly onto bottom and sides, leaving 1 ½-inch overhang.

6. 6

   Pour peach filling evenly into bottom crust.

7. 7

   Roll out remaining pastry dough on the same lightly floured surface into roughly an 11-inch round. Use a pizza wheel to cut into 10-12 (½ inch) strips. Lay strips on top of the filling according to length leaving even spacing between each strip.

8. 8

   Weave alternating strips into a lattice pattern.Trim excess dough around edge evenly. Fold remaining crust under and tuck.

9. 9

   Crimp the edge using the finger pinch method. Brush all over with heavy cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

10. 10

    Bake for 15 minutes then lower the oven temperature to 375°F. Cover edges with 2-3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning. Continue to bake for another 45-60 minutes or just until the top crust is golden brown, oie is bubbly and peaches are tender.

11. 11

    Let pie cool on wire rack for at least 4 hours then slice and serve with big scoop of vanilla ice cream.