Peach Pie the Old Fashioned Two Crust Way

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Old-fashioned peach pie made with two crusts, fresh peaches, and simple ingredients. It's great during the summer peach season.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pie

This old-fashioned peach pie recipe is a top-rated staple you’ll come back to every summer. 

How to Make Peach Pie

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the peach pie recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Peach Pie Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade peach pie recipe: 

  • Pie crust: Use a store-bought double pastry crust or make your own at home
  • Egg: Brushing the bottom crust with a beaten egg prevents sogginess. 
  • Peaches: Peel and slice five cups of fresh peaches. 
  • Lemon: Lemon juice adds bright acidity and helps prevent premature browning. 
  • Sugar: Sweeten things up with a cup of white sugar. 
  • Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the peach pie filling. 
  • Spices: Ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg lend complexity and warmth. 
  • Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor of the filling, but it won’t make it taste salty. 
  • Butter: Butter adds richness and flavor. 

How to Make Fresh Peach Pie 

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make fresh peach pie at home: 

  1. Line the pie plate with the bottom crust and brush with the egg. 
  2. Make the filling and pour it into the bottom crust. Dot with butter. 
  3. Cover with the top crust, seal the edges, and cut slits for ventilation.
  4. Bake until the juices start to bubble through the vents. 

How to Serve Peach Pie

This decadent peach pie is perfect as-is. However, if you want to take each slice over the top, you can’t go wrong with a dollop of homemade whipped cream or a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. How Long Does Peach Pie Last? 

How Long Does Peach Pie Last?

Store your homemade peach pie (covered loosely with storage wrap or foil) at room temperature for two days or in the refrigerator for up to four days. 

Can You Freeze Peach Pie?

Yes! You can freeze peach pie for up to six months wrapped tightly in at least one layer of storage wrap, followed by at least one layer of aluminum foil. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This recipe was SO easy,” according to Tracey Morgan-Scollan. “I did use prepared refrigerated pie crust, but it was amazing!! It was delicious and looked gorgeous! The only addition was Turbinado sugar on top to give it some crunch.”

“I made it exactly by these directions and absolutely loved it," says James. "My family has requested it several times and I made some for neighbors that also received rave reviews!!

“So easy and so good,” says Nic. “Definitely had the old-fashioned feel to it. Will make this pie every August from now on!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 5 cups sliced peeled peaches

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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  2. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust. Lightly brush crust with egg to prevent dough from becoming soggy later. Set second crust aside.

    pie dish lined with dough and brushed with egg wash

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  3. Place peaches in a large bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice, and mix gently. Mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Pour over peaches and mix until combined.

    peaches and seasonings mixture combined in a glass bowl

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  4. Pour into pie crust and dot with butter.

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  5. Cover filling with remaining pie crust. Flute the edges to seal or use a fork dipped in egg to press them down. Brush remaining egg on top, then cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

    pie crust placed on top, fluted and brushed with egg wash

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  6. Bake pie in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble through the vents, 30 to 35 more minutes. If the edges brown too fast, cover them with strips of aluminum foil about halfway through baking.

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  7. Cool pie for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

428 Calories
20g Fat
59g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 428
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 358mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 81mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.