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Easy Peach Pie Recipe with Crunchy Crumble Topping Perfect for Summer

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A simple and dependable peach pie recipe featuring juicy peaches and a satisfyingly crunchy crumble topping, perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat any day.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 2 pounds or 900 grams)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (50 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams) for crumble topping
  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (40 grams)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (65 grams)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (115 grams), cold and cubed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
  • Pinch of salt for topping
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (50 grams)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
  2. Peel and slice peaches into roughly ½-inch thick wedges. Place in a large bowl.
  3. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the peaches. Toss gently to coat without bruising.
  4. Pour the peach mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, spreading evenly but leaving room at the edges.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumble topping.
  6. Add cold cubed butter to the topping mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work butter into dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form with some pea-sized bits.
  7. Optional: Stir in chopped nuts if desired.
  8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the peach filling without pressing down.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling bubbles around edges.
  10. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

Keep the butter cold when making the crumble topping to ensure a crunchy texture. Toss peaches gently to avoid mushiness. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil. For gluten-free, substitute flours with gluten-free blends and use certified gluten-free oats. Butter can be swapped with vegan alternatives for a vegan version.

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Keywords: peach pie, crumble topping, summer dessert, easy peach pie, crunchy topping, fruit pie, homemade pie

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