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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

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

Filling Preparation

  1. Mix the peaches, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla.
  2. Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust.
  3. Dot the top of the filling with the butter.
  4. Brush the edges of pie crust with the egg white wash.
  5. Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling.
  6. Crimp to seal edges and cut four slits in the middle to let the steam out while baking.
  7. Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar.
  8. Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. Enjoy!