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Georgia Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel

5 from 2 votes
Makes 1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups (650 grams) ¼- to ½-inch-sliced fresh peaches* (about 5 medium peaches)
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon (2 grams) packed lemon zest
  • tablespoons (22.5 grams) fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • All-Butter Piecrust (recipe follows)
  • 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons (20 grams) low-sugar fruit pectin
  • 1 vanilla bean , split lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Browned Butter Pecan Streusel (recipe follows)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together peaches, ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar, lemon zest and juice, and salt. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll All-Butter Piecrust into a 13½-inch circle (about ⅛ inch thick). Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate (see Note), pressing into bottom and up sides. Trim dough to ½ inch beyond edge of plate. Fold edges under, and crimp as desired. Using a decorative cutter, cut shapes out of scraps, rerolling as necessary. Place on outer edge of piecrust, using a little water to adhere, if needed. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer 1 cup peach mixture to a small bowl, and mash with a fork. Using a colander, strain remaining peach mixture over a large bowl. Reserve ½ cup (132 grams) peach liquid; discard remaining peach liquid, or reserve for another use. Return drained peaches to large bowl, and toss with cornstarch.
  • Position oven rack in bottom third of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small skillet, whisk together reserved ½ cup (132 grams) peach liquid, pectin, reserved vanilla bean seeds, nutmeg, and remaining 2 tablespoons (24 grams) sugar. Cook over medium heat until pectin dissolves and mixture is slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss together peach mixture and reserved 1 cup mashed peaches; pour into prepared crust. Drizzle with pectin mixture. Top with Browned Butter Pecan Streusel. Place pie on a foil-lined baking sheet. (Filling may look a bit shallow but will fill crust once baked.)
  • Bake for 20 minutes, loosely covering crust with foil to prevent excess browning, if needed. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and loosely cover pie with foil. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 48 to 52 minutes more. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

*Both peeled and unpeeled peach slices will work great in this recipe.
Note: Using a glass pie plate is a great way to keep an eye on how your crust is baking. It essentially provides a window to check when your crust is fully golden brown and avoid any soggy bottoms.
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