Rye Free Lattice-Top Peach Pie

Total time3 hr 55 min

Prep time1 hr

Cook time55 min

Few things capture the height of summer quite like a golden, bubbling peach pie fresh from the oven. The filling here is built entirely around ripe, fragrant peaches tossed with warm spices, a squeeze of lemon, and just enough cornstarch to set into a glossy, sliceable filling — no grain-based thickeners in sight. The buttery all-purpose flour crust comes together with cold butter and ice water, keeping everything completely free of rye in any form, which can sneak into some store-bought pastry doughs and pie shells. Weaving the lattice top is genuinely satisfying, and it lets the filling bubble up beautifully while the crust bakes to a deep, caramelized gold. An egg wash and a scatter of coarse sugar give the finished pie that irresistible crackly sheen that makes it look like it came straight out of a bakery window. The two-hour cooling time is non-negotiable if you want clean, gorgeous slices — but the wait is absolutely worth it.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled
6–8 tbsp ice water

For the filling

3 lbs fresh peaches (about 6–7 medium), peeled, pitted, and sliced ¼-inch thick
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

For the egg wash

1 large egg
1 tbsp whole milk
1 tbsp coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

1
Make the crust: Whisk together the flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the chilled butter cubes and work them in with a pastry cutter (or pulse in a food processor) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible.
2
Drizzle in ice water 1 tbsp at a time, tossing with a fork after each addition, until the dough just holds together when you squeeze a small handful — it should not be wet or sticky. You will likely need 6–8 tbsp total. Divide the dough into two equal discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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