Description
Ina Garten’s Perfect Peach Pie is the quintessential summer dessert, showcasing the vibrant flavors of ripe peaches nestled in a buttery, flaky homemade crust. This pie is perfect for gatherings, whether it’s a festive barbecue or a quiet evening treat. The addition of fresh orange zest and juice not only elevates the taste but also adds a delightful citrusy twist that sets it apart from traditional peach pies. With its beautiful lattice top and juicy filling, this pie is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 lb ripe peaches (about 6–7 large)
- 1/2 cup sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 12 tbsp very cold butter (for crust)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1 tbsp sugar (for crust)
- 1 egg (beaten with water for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Add cold butter and shortening until pea-sized pieces form, then add ice water to form dough. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out half of the dough into a circle larger than your pie dish and place it in the dish. Trim excess dough.
- For the filling, peel and slice peaches, then combine with sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, orange juice, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling.
- Pour the peach mixture into the prepared crust. Roll out remaining dough for lattice topping and place over filling.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg