Peaches, with their velvety skin and juicy flesh, are the quintessential taste of summer. And what better way to celebrate this delightful fruit than with a homemade peach pie? This isn’t just any peach pie; it’s inspired by the beloved Pioneer Woman herself, featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a mouthwatering crumble topping that elevates this classic dessert to new heights. Get ready to bake a pie that will impress your family and friends, perfect for summer gatherings, cozy fall evenings, or any time you crave a slice of comforting sweetness.
Close-up shot of a slice of peach crumble pie with a golden brown crust and crumble topping, served on a white plate.
This recipe takes the best elements of a traditional peach pie and enhances them with a delightful crumble topping, adding a textural contrast that is simply irresistible. The filling is bursting with fresh peach flavor, complemented by warm spices, while the crumble offers a buttery, oaty crunch that perfectly balances the soft, juicy peaches underneath. And for the foundation of this masterpiece? We turn to the Pioneer Woman’s famous pie crust recipe, ensuring a flaky and tender base that holds all the goodness together.
Crafting the Perfect Peach Filling
The heart of any great peach pie lies in its filling. To achieve a vibrant and flavorful filling for your Pioneer Woman Peach Pie, start with the best quality peaches you can find. Ripe, but still slightly firm peaches will hold their shape during baking and provide the best texture.
Ingredients for Peach Filling:
- 9- 9 ½ lbs fresh peaches, peeled, cored, and sliced
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ tsp ground cloves
- ¾ tsp allspice
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions for Peach Filling:
- In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced peaches with lemon juice and zest. This not only brightens the flavor but also prevents browning.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and all the warm spices over the peaches. Gently stir to ensure the peaches are evenly coated.
- Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture. This will help to thicken the peach juices as the pie bakes, creating a perfect pie consistency without being too runny.
- Let the peach filling sit for 30-60 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the peaches to release some of their juices, creating a luscious base for your pie. While the filling rests, prepare your pie crust and crumble topping.
Buttery Crumble Topping: The Crowning Glory
What truly sets this Pioneer Woman peach pie apart is the delectable crumble topping. It adds a wonderful textural element and a rich, buttery flavor that complements the sweet peaches perfectly.
Ingredients for Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
Instructions for Crumble Topping:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some larger butter pieces remaining. This variation in size will contribute to a delightful texture in your crumble. Keep it chilled until ready to assemble the pie.
Pioneer Woman Pie Crust: The Foundation of Flakiness
A truly exceptional peach pie deserves an equally exceptional crust. This recipe utilizes the renowned pie crust recipe from the Pioneer Woman, known for its foolproof flakiness and buttery flavor. You can find the detailed recipe at The Pioneer Woman Pie Crust.
Image showing steps of making pie crust, rolling out dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin.
Key Considerations for Pie Crust:
- Follow the Pioneer Woman’s recipe closely for best results. Pay attention to keeping ingredients cold, which is crucial for flakiness.
- This recipe is designed to make two pie crusts, perfect for two peach pies or for freezing one crust for future use. For this recipe, you will need two pie crusts.
- Prepare the pie crusts while the peach filling is resting to streamline the baking process.
Assembling and Baking Your Pioneer Woman Peach Pie
With all components prepared, assembling and baking your peach crumble pie is the final stretch to pie perfection.
Assembly and Baking Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the oven rack in the center. Place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any potential drips.
- Gently press one pie crust into each of your deep-dish pie pans. Crimp the edges decoratively.
- Divide the peach filling evenly between the two pie crusts, mounding it slightly in the center as it will settle during baking.
- Generously sprinkle half of the crumble topping over each pie, ensuring the peaches are evenly covered.
- Place the pies on the preheated baking sheet.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crumble topping starts to brown too quickly, you can lightly tent the pies with aluminum foil for the last part of baking.
- Once baked, remove the pies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This is crucial for the filling to set properly.
Serve your Pioneer Woman peach pie warm or at room temperature. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream is the perfect accompaniment to enhance the warm spices and sweet peach flavor.
This Pioneer Woman peach pie with crumble topping is more than just a dessert; it’s an experience. The combination of flaky crust, juicy peach filling, and buttery crumble is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Bake this pie and bring a slice of homemade happiness to your table!
