Georgia Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel

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georgia peach pie with pecan streusel

Fresh peaches, buttery piecrust, and a pecan-packed Browned Butter Pecan Streusel make this Georgia Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel a sweet, summertime favorite. With peaches now at peak season, it’s only natural to pair them with another Georgia staple—crunchy, nutty pecans—to create this fresh, fruity pie. The juicy, sweet filling is accented with notes of aromatic nutmeg and vanilla, while the streusel benefits from the toasted crunch of Schermer Pecans. The sweet, almost buttery flavor of Schermer Pecans plays perfectly with the nutty flavor of browned butter, giving this pie an unexpectedly decadent bite. Don’t be surprised if serving a single slice elicits wild proclamations of undying love and longing for another slice.

Founded in 1946, Schermer Pecans takes pride in its pecans, from its trees to your table. When you buy from Schermer Pecans—one of the few family-run companies to grow, shell, and distribute its own pecans—you can be sure you’re getting consistently fresh, quality pecans. If you’re looking to incorporate pecans into more of your bakes, be sure to register to receive Schermer Pecans’ latest collection of spring- and summer-inspired pecan recipes. Sign up via email here, and an easy-to-print PDF will be sent right to your inbox!

Georgia Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel

5 from 2 votes
Makes 1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups (650 grams) ¼- to ½-inch-sliced fresh peaches* (about 5 medium peaches)
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon (2 grams) packed lemon zest
  • tablespoons (22.5 grams) fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • All-Butter Piecrust (recipe follows)
  • 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons (20 grams) low-sugar fruit pectin
  • 1 vanilla bean , split lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Browned Butter Pecan Streusel (recipe follows)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together peaches, ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar, lemon zest and juice, and salt. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll All-Butter Piecrust into a 13½-inch circle (about ⅛ inch thick). Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate (see Note), pressing into bottom and up sides. Trim dough to ½ inch beyond edge of plate. Fold edges under, and crimp as desired. Using a decorative cutter, cut shapes out of scraps, rerolling as necessary. Place on outer edge of piecrust, using a little water to adhere, if needed. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer 1 cup peach mixture to a small bowl, and mash with a fork. Using a colander, strain remaining peach mixture over a large bowl. Reserve ½ cup (132 grams) peach liquid; discard remaining peach liquid, or reserve for another use. Return drained peaches to large bowl, and toss with cornstarch.
  • Position oven rack in bottom third of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a small skillet, whisk together reserved ½ cup (132 grams) peach liquid, pectin, reserved vanilla bean seeds, nutmeg, and remaining 2 tablespoons (24 grams) sugar. Cook over medium heat until pectin dissolves and mixture is slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss together peach mixture and reserved 1 cup mashed peaches; pour into prepared crust. Drizzle with pectin mixture. Top with Browned Butter Pecan Streusel. Place pie on a foil-lined baking sheet. (Filling may look a bit shallow but will fill crust once baked.)
  • Bake for 20 minutes, loosely covering crust with foil to prevent excess browning, if needed. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and loosely cover pie with foil. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 48 to 52 minutes more. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

*Both peeled and unpeeled peach slices will work great in this recipe.
Note: Using a glass pie plate is a great way to keep an eye on how your crust is baking. It essentially provides a window to check when your crust is fully golden brown and avoid any soggy bottoms.
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5.0 from 2 reviews
Browned Butter Pecan Streusel
 
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon (71 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (57 grams) chopped Schermer Pecans
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook until butter turns a medium-brown color and has a nutty aroma, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pecans, sugars, and salt. Drizzle with browned butter, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Crumble with your fingertips until desired consistency is reached.

 

All-Butter Piecrust

5 from 2 votes
Makes 1 (9-inch) crust

Ingredients
  

  • cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons (16 grams) granulated sugar
  • teaspoons (4.5 grams) kosher salt
  • cup (150 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 5 to 7 tablespoons (75 to 105 grams) ice water

Instructions

  • In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, sugar, and salt; pulse until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture is crumbly and butter pieces are pea-size. Add 5 to 7 tablespoons (75 to 105 grams) ice water, 1 tablespoon (15 grams) at a time, pulsing until dough comes together.
  • Shape dough into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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6 COMMENTS

  1. […] Recipe #3 down, 183 recipes to go! I make a LOT of pies!!! We have our own fruit orchard so making pies is a weekly thing in our house. I do get in a rut of the way I make pies; so it was fun following a recipe that had some techniques I’ve never tried. I think the next time I’d double the cornstarch, or go with the called for 1 Tablespoon, but add a 2nd thickener. It definitely made for a beautiful pie with the streusel topping, and crust cut outs. Check out the recipe here – Georgia Peach Pie. […]

    • Hi Tina!

      Thanks for reaching out! We recommend the low sugar pectin, as it will set with a lower ratio of added sugar. If you are to use a regular pectin, you run the risk of the pie not setting properly.

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