Peach pies are one of the highlights of summer’s produce bounty.

You just can’t beat the flavor and juiciness of peak-season fruit in a buttery, delicate crust.

And we dot the top of the filling with butter before the top crust goes on.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie sliced and ready to serve

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As the pie bakes, the butter melts into the filling for added richness.

If you cut in too soon, the slices will not hold their shape.

We prefer yellow peaches for their traditional color, but you could also usewhite peachesif you prefer.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie ingredients

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In a pinch, it’s possible for you to usefrozen sliced peaches.

For the silkiest filling, remove the peel.

The quickest way to do so is with a serrated vegetable peeler or serrated paring knife.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie whole and ready to serve

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Just know that you need a serrated blade for a proper grip on the skin.

Ingredients

1(14.1-oz.)

turbinado sugar

Directions

Prepare pie crusts:

Preheat oven to 375F.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie setting the crusts out

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Set pie crusts out at room temperature according to package directions.

Spoon filling into crust (it will likely be very juicy).

Scatter butter pieces over filling.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie mixing the pie filling

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Brush top of pie crust with egg; sprinkle evenly with turbinado sugar.

Cut 4 slits in top of pie for steam to escape.

Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie fitting the crust into the dish

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A peach cobbler, on the other had, only has a top crust.

We recommend youpeel the peacheswhen you’re making peach pie.

The peel will tenderize some during baking, but it can be chewy.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie adding the pie filling to the crust

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You want a nice silky filling for your pie, so get rid of the peel if you might.

Southern Living Easy Peach Pie covering the top of the pie with the top crust

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Southern Living Easy Peach Pie preparing the top crust of the pie

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Southern Living Easy Peach Pie cooling on a rack after baking

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