Why We Love This Peach Pie Recipe
I love all pies, but I’m especially drawn to those with crumble tops, like Dutch Apple Pie. The combination of oats, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon spice is just so delightfully crisp and sweet. Like a dessert on dessert! That rustic buttery crumble really makes the peaches shine in a pie. This easy Peach Crumble Pie recipe is perfect to make with fresh summer peaches, straight out of the orchard, or as an anytime-pie made with frozen peaches. They’re tossed with a sugar and spice, layered into a flaky pie crust (store-bought or homemade), topped with an oat crumble, and baked to gold deliciousness. Brown Sugar Peach Crumble Pie is easy to make, especially if you use a store-bought pie crust and frozen and thawed frozen peaches for minimal prep work needed!
Ingredients Needed
A perfect crumble pie has 3 key components: Crust, Filling, and Crumble Topping. For the crust on this peach cobbler pie, I recommend our homemade pie dough. But if you’re in a hurry a readymade refrigerated pie crust from the store will do just fine!
To make the Peach Filling you need:
Sliced peeled peaches – fresh or frozen, see notes* Light brown sugar All-purpose flour – this thickens the filling Lemon juice – the acidity keeps the peaches perky and balances the sweetness Ground cinnamon – a must-have for a classic crumble pie Salt – just a pinch
*Be sure to fully thaw the peaches before baking… It makes a huge difference in the texture of the cooked peaches.
For the Crumble Topping you Need:
Quick oats – or old fashioned oats All-purpose flour – for a perfectly baked dessert topping Light brown sugar Ground cinnamon – again, a must-have Salt – just a pinch Cold unsalted butter – cut into cubes
Plus your favorite pie toppings, like vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream.
How to Make Peach Pie with a Crumble Topping
First, preheat the oven and prep the crust… Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Move one rack to the low position. Set out a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Make (or unroll) the pie crust. Use a rolling pin to roll the crust into an 11-inch circle. Then carefully move the crust to the pan. Make sure to center the crust, and gently tuck it down into the angled sides of the pan without stretching it. Then use your fingers to crimp the edges of the crust around the top of the pan. Refrigerate to ensure the dough is very cold before entering the oven. Next, set out a large mixing bowl for the sliced peaches. Remember to fully thaw frozen peaches! Add the fresh or thawed frozen peaches, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Mix well and set aside. Set out a smaller mixing bowl for the crumble top. Add the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well. Then add in the cold butter cubes. Use a pastry blender tool (or two large forks) to cut the butter cubes into the oat mixture. When the butter is cut into small enough chunks, so that the mixture looks like granola, it’s ready. Next, scoop the peach mixture into the cold pie crust. Spread it out in an even layer. Makes sure to scoop all the juices into the crust. Sprinkle the cold crumble topping over the top of the pie in an even layer. Place the pie pan on a larger rimmed baking sheet (for spillage) and cover the top loosely with foil. Place on the low rack in the oven. Bake for 60 minutes. After an hour in the oven, remove the foil. Continue baking the pie for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling with peach filling. Allow the peach cobbler pie to cool to room temperature, then cut and serve.
Recipe Variations
Make this a gluten-free peach crumble recipe by swapping all-purpose flour with your preferred GF-friendly substitute. And be sure to check that your oats are gluten free, too. For a dairy free and vegan version use plant-based butter and a vegan-friendly pie dough. Use this recipe to make all kinds of fruit pie with crumble topping! Try it with apricots and nectarines, or other hearty fruits.
Serving Suggestions
Of course, the classic service of peach pie is a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. But this peach crumble pie recipe can be served with a few other options as well:
Cashew Whipped Cream Caramel Sauce Ginger Ice Cream Coconut Milk Ice Cream
How do you make peach pie with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches?
For fresh peaches, slice and peel before tossing with the sugar and spice mixture. Frozen peaches should be fully thawed and drained before using. I do not recommend canned peaches, as they tend to be extra sugary sweet, and turn to mush as they bake.
How do you keep a peach pie from getting watery?
Frozen peaches should be totally thawed, otherwise, they add a lot of extra moisture to the pie as they bake. Also, be sure to add the right amount of sugar and flour to the peaches before adding them to the crust. Then allow the pie to cool a bit before cutting, so the filling has time to set. When a fruit pie is fresh out of the oven, it’s very liquidy at first.
What is the best way to store a crumble?
Once the peach pie has completely cooled, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Refrigerate for up to a week. Then let the pie come to room temperature – about 15 minutes or so – when ready to serve.
Can you freeze peach crumble pie?
Yes, peach cobbler pie is great to freeze! If you plan to freeze I recommend that you bake the pie in an aluminum pie plate. When the pie has cooled, wrap in a layer of plastic wrap and then in a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for an hour, then briefly reheat in the oven… 350 degrees F for 20 minutes ought to do the trick!
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