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Amish Fresh Peach Pie Recipe

This Amish Fresh Peach Pie is the perfect summer dessert made with ripe, juicy peaches nestled in a flaky homemade crust. The filling is simple—just fresh peaches, sugar, flour, and a touch of cinnamon to highlight the fruit’s natural sweetness. It’s a rustic, old-fashioned pie that lets the peaches shine. I love how easy it is to make, and it always comes out beautifully golden and bubbling. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting treat straight from the heart of Amish country.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Amish / American
Calories: 365

Ingredients
  

For the pie crust (double crust):
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 6 –8 tbsp ice water
For the peach filling:
  • 6 cups fresh peaches peeled and sliced
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for dotting on top
  • 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk for egg wash

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Peeler
  • Knife
  • Saucepan
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. I mix flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Then I cut in the cold butter until the dough looks crumbly. I add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together. I split it in half, flatten both pieces into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill them for 30 minutes.
Make the filling
  1. While the dough chills, I peel and slice the peaches. I toss them with sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
Assemble the pie
  1. I roll out one disc of dough and fit it into my 9-inch pie plate. Then I pour in the peach filling and dot the top with small pieces of butter. I roll out the second dough disc and place it on top—either as a full crust or lattice-style. I trim the edges, crimp them, and brush the top with an egg wash.
Bake the pie
  1. I bake it in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for about 45 minutes. I keep an eye on the crust—if it browns too fast, I cover the edges with foil. I let the pie cool for at least 2 hours so the filling sets properly.

Notes

If your peaches aren’t super ripe, let them sit on the counter for a day or two. You want them soft and fragrant for the best flavor.
Also, always taste your peaches first—if they’re extra sweet, you can dial back the sugar just a little.