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Perfect Peach Pie

It’s peach season and this rustic, boozy twist on a classic peach pie is worth every step. Use the ripest peaches you can find.

Ingredients

For the crust (double):

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 sticks butter, chilled and cut into cubes
  • 8-12 Tbsp ice water

For the filling:

  • 7-8 large ripe peaches (about 6 cups sliced), peeled, halved and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp rum
  • 2 Tbsp cold butter, cut into cubes

For the top:

  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp coarse sugar

Instructions

Make the crust:

  • In the bowl of a food processor combine the flour, sugar and salt and pulse to combine.
  • Add the chilled butter and pulse a few times until you have pea-sized pieces of butter.
  • Add 6 Tbsp ice water and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Grab a small handful and squeeze to see if it holds together; add more water a tablespoon at a time if it does not.
  • Do your best not to over-process the dough.
  • Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Prepare the filling:

  • Peel, halve and slice the fresh peaches.
  • In a large bowl, combine the peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon and rum. Toss to coat and set aside.

Assemble and bake:

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Roll out one disk of pie dough into a 13-inch circle about ⅛-inch thick. Press into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan. Trim the overhanging dough to about 1 inch over the edge.
  • Roll the second disk out to about 11 inches in diameter. Cut into 1-inch wide strips for a lattice top.
  • Pour the peach filling into the crust and smooth it out. Dot with the cold butter cubes.
  • Arrange the dough strips in a lattice pattern over the filling. Trim the ends and fold excess dough under itself, pressing down to seal. Crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork.
  • Brush the crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cover the edges loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 425F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 375F and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Place on a cooling rack for 4-5 hours before slicing. Serve at room temperature with vanilla ice cream.