{"id":4916,"date":"2018-09-18T06:59:51","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T10:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/?p=4916"},"modified":"2023-11-21T11:36:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T16:36:23","slug":"whiskey-peach-crumble-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/whiskey-peach-crumble-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Whiskey peach crumble pie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This peach pie with crumb topping is made with fresh peaches, brown sugar, and a little booze (optional) in the filling for a peach pie with a perfect set (not runny) that is not too sweet. The crumble topping, like a streusel, gives a lovely comforting layer of texture on top. <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n

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The recipe makes a single crust peach pie with a crumb topping, much like a Dutch apple pie (or in this case, Dutch peach pie). Feel free to make this into a double crust peach pie with a lattice top if you prefer (use this double crust lattice pie dough recipe<\/a> so that you have enough dough).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If making pie crust from scratch scares you, be sure to check out my pie crust masterclass<\/a>, which includes video tutorials for making pie crust in the stand mixer, food processor, and by hand!<\/p>\n\n\n

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To peel or not to peel the peaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you need to peel peaches to make pie? A lot of people seem to peel peaches when they make pie, but I really don't see the point. Peeling peaches takes time, it doesn't always work well, it can cause the fruit to become mushy on the surface making it a little more challenging to work with, the peeled peaches are slippery, which can be dangerous when you slice them if you aren't careful.... so many reasons not to peel peaches for pie. The ultimate reason? The peach skins are soft and become even softer when baked in a pie. They don't interfere with the texture of the peach filling. I honestly don't notice the peels as I eat peach pie. So, don't bother peeling peaches for peach pie. I really don't think it's worth the extra effort. Ain't nobody got time for that! Making a good homemade pie is enough effort.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Making a peach pie with frozen peaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it's winter and you have a craving for peach pie, frozen peaches will definitely do the trick and you will end up with a great peach pie. Mix the frozen sliced peaches with the filling ingredients. Cover and let the peaches defrost overnight in the fridge, stirring every so often to evenly defrost. Then, strain the peach juices, reserving the peaches back in the same bowl you defrosted them in. Place the juices in a saucepan to cook down and thicken them (as written below). Mix that reduced peach juice concentrate with the peach slices and proceed to fill your pie and bake according to the directions. You can also defrost the peaches in the microwave if you are short on time. Do so before mixing with the sugar and thickeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The easiest recipe to make (and the easiest recipe to remember) for crumb topping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many recipes for crumble topping. Crumble toppings usually have the same basic ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n