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Peach of the Union, photographed on white marble in the A More Perfect Supper kitchen

Peach of the Union

A golden double-crust peach pie built with frozen peaches, warm spices, and a buttery filling that sets into a clean, scoopable slice. Simple, reliable, and perfect with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 lbs frozen sliced peaches do not thaw
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
Crust
  • 2 store-bought refrigerated pie crusts (9-inch)
  • 1 egg beaten (egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch drips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine frozen peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well and let sit 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Line a 9-inch pie pan with one pie crust. Pour the peach filling in and dot the top with butter pieces.
  4. Top with the second crust, either whole with slits cut or in a lattice pattern. Press and crimp the edges firmly to seal.
  5. Brush top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Cover edges loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Cool at room temperature at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to fully set.