Deep-Dish Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping

Introduction

Indulge in a slice of heaven with our Deep-Dish Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping. This dessert masterpiece is the perfect blend of summer’s finest peaches and crunchy pecans, all nestled in a buttery flaky crust that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

Tips for this Recipe

• For the best flavor, use fresh peaches and ensure they are at room temperature before adding them to the filling.
• Chill the dough before rolling it out to make handling easier and to help achieve a flakier crust.

Why you will love this recipe

This Deep-Dish Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping is not just dessert; it’s an experience. The combination of sweet and tart peaches, rich pecans, and golden crust creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. It’s the ideal end to any summer meal or picnic, guaranteed to impress guests and satisfy your own indulgent desires.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
• 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
• 1/3 cup non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, frozen, diced
• 3 1/2 tablespoons (or more) ice water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 3/4 to 4 pounds peaches, peeled with vegetable peeler, halved, pitted, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 9- to 9 1/2-inch-diameter ceramic deep-dish pie plate

Advised equipment

• Pie Dish: A deep dish pie plate essential for accommodating the depth of this peach pie.
• Parchment Paper: For lining baking sheets and pans, making cleanup a breeze.
• Mixing Bowls: Required for mixing ingredients; large bowls for pie filling preparation and smaller ones for streusel topping mixture.
• Rolling Pin: Used for rolling out dough, particularly beneficial when making homemade pie crust or achieving a flaky texture.
• Pizza Cutter (optional): While not necessary, handy for cutting and serving portions of the deep-dish pie if used.
• Food Processor (optional): Useful for making streusel topping from scratch or chopping nuts; however, a bowl and spoon can also be adequate alternatives.
• Pastry Brush: Used for brushing egg washes on the pie crust before baking, contributing to a golden finish.
• Measuring Cups & Spoons: Essential for precise measurements of wet and dry ingredients in the recipe, key for maintaining baking accuracy.

History of the recipe

The deep-dish pie is an American innovation that revolutionized the traditional pie. This particular variation with peaches and pecans pays homage to classic Southern desserts, blending local ingredients like fresh fruit and nuts to create a comforting and satisfying dish that has been passed down through generations.

Fun facts about this recipe

Did you know that deep-dish pies are often considered the hearty cousins of their shallow counterparts? They’re designed to showcase fillings more prominently, with a substantial crust holding everything together. This pie is especially fitting for peach season in the South, when the fruit is at its juiciest and most flavorful.