Sesame Free Lattice-Top Peach Pie
Few things signal summer like a golden, bubbling peach pie cooling on the counter, and this one delivers that classic experience from scratch. The buttery all-purpose crust comes together with just flour, sugar, salt, chilled butter, and ice water — no specialty ingredients, no hidden additives, and absolutely nothing to flag for anyone avoiding sesame. Fresh peaches are tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch to create a filling that thickens beautifully as it bakes, so every slice holds its shape without being gluey. The woven lattice top isn't just gorgeous — it lets the filling bubble up and caramelize at the edges in a way that a solid crust simply can't match. Baking it on a preheated sheet in the lower third of the oven gives the bottom crust a head start, so you get that flaky, cooked-through base rather than a soggy disappointment. The two-hour cooling window is genuinely non-negotiable if you want clean, luscious slices rather than a peachy puddle. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it will absolutely steal the show.
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8 servings
For the crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 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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