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Peach & Strawberry Pie

Peaches & Strawberries in a homemade crust.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional flour as needed, up to 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 3 teaspoons sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ice cold water

Filling

  • 2 1/2 cups sliced peaches
  • 2 1/2 cups de-stemmed washed and cut strawberries
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minute cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter cubed small
  • 1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • Large granule sugar

Instructions

  • In a cuisinart, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, vinegar and water.
  • Pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough.
  • Toss additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible.
  • Divide the dough in half.
  • Roll out 1 piece of dough to make a bottom crust.
  • Place into a pie dish. Cover with plastic wrap and put the dish in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Filling Preparation

  • Mix the peaches, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla.
  • Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust.
  • Dot the top of the filling with the butter.
  • Brush the edges of pie crust with the egg white wash.
  • Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling.
  • Crimp to seal edges and cut four slits in the middle to let the steam out while baking.
  • Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar.
  • Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling starts bubbling. Let cool a little before serving.
  • Enjoy!