Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

butter

melted

4 tsp

cornstarch

0.33 cup

sugar

2 lbs

peaches

pitted, peeled and diced

1 tsp

cinnamon

0.13 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

lemon juice

4 unit

pie crusts

(9 inch)

1 unit

egg

beaten

1 tsp

sugar

Step 1
~3 min

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Combine cornstarch with 1/3 cup sugar; add to skillet.

Step 3
~3 min

Stir in diced peaches, cinnamon and salt.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook until mixture thickens and boils, about 25 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5
~3 min

Boil for one minute; remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

Step 6
~3 min

Cool peach filling completely and set aside.

Step 7
~3 min

Cut pie crusts into quarters.

Step 8
~3 min

Spoon 2 tablespoons of peach filling into the center of each crust quarter, leaving 3/4-inch dough uncovered on each side.

Step 9
~3 min

Fold dough over filling to form a hand pie; press edges together to seal.

Step 10
~3 min

Transfer pies to 2 ungreased baking sheets.

Step 11
~3 min

Brush tops of pies with beaten egg.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Step 13
~3 min

Cut a one-inch slit in the top of each pie.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake at 425 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes until golden, rotating baking sheets between upper and lower racks halfway through baking.

Step 15
~3 min

Remove to wire racks to cool.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a deeper flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the peach filling.

Brush the crust with milk instead of egg for a less glossy finish.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Filling can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy as a snack or dessert.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer picnics
4th of July

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100