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Peach Pie

Basic 9" Double Pie Crust (unbaked)

2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp sugar

1/3 cup flour

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

3 tbsp lemon juice

7 cups peach slices (1/3-1/2 inch thick)

2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Mix together 2/3 cup sugar, flour, nutmeg, and salt.

Add lemon juice and peaches, and toss until the fruit is completely coated with the sugar mixture.

Pile peaches in pie crust, forming a mound.

Scatter the butter over the peaches.

Place the top crust and seal the edges.  Cut several steam vents (or use a lattice top).

Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees.

Bake an additional 15 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp sugar over the pie.  

Continue baking 15 minutes longer, or until the crust is golden brown and the juices are bubbling.