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    Fresh Peach Crumb Pie ~ No Soggy Bottom Crust

    Published: Jul 30, 2022 · Modified: Aug 22, 2022 · Amy Casey · 22 Comments

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    slice of peach crumb pie with ice cream

    Don't worry about a soggy bottom crust with my Peach Crumb Pie recipe. Fresh peaches and a buttery cinnamon crumb topping make it a delicious summertime dessert.

    fresh peach crumb pie

    peach crumb pie

    I had the best of intentions. But time slipped away. Those peaches on my counter were on the brink of overripeness.

    With guests coming for dinner, the juicy and sweetly fragrant peaches were destine for a summery fruit pie. But past fruit pies I baked suffered from soggy bottom crusts. And no one likes a soggy bottom.

    old copy of Woman's Home Companion Cook Book

    I grabbed my Mom's tattered and food stained copy of Woman's Home Companion Cook Book. She always jotted notes and tips throughout her cookbooks. I knew the answer would be in her scribblings as she was a fabulous baker in her day. Plain breadcrumbs were the answer to my soggy bottom problem.

    peaches, butter, flour, brown sugar

    gather your ingredients

    • an unbaked 9 inch pie crust, homemade or store bought
    • plain dried breadcrumbs
    • fresh peaches
    • granulated sugar
    • all purpose flour
    • cinnamon
    • pure vanilla extract
    • kosher salt
    • light brown sugar
    • salted butter
    pie crust with breadcrumbs

    how to make a pie without a soggy bottom

    Mom's always know best. Isn't that how the saying goes? Scanning my Mom's handwritten notes in her old copy of the Woman's Home Companion Cook Book, I stumbled upon her pie crust baking tip to prevent soggy bottoms.

    • Grab some plain dried breadcrumbs ~ Before adding the peach pie filling, sprinkle the unbaked pie crust with 2 tablespoons of plain dried breadcrumbs to help soak up the fruit juices.

    quick snapshot for making a peach crumb pie

    • Prep the crust ~ Place the crust in a pie plate, crimp the edges, and sprinkle with dried plain breadcrumbs.
    • Make the filling ~ Toss peeled and sliced peaches with sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
    • Make the crumb topping ~ Combine flour, light brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to form marble sized crumbs for the topping.
    • Fill the crust ~ Evenly spread the fruit filling in the crust.
    • Sprinkle with the topping ~ Top the peaches with the crumbs.
    • Bake the pie ~ The crust and topping is golden brown, and the peach filling bubbling when the pie is baked to perfection.
    slice of peach crumb pie with ice cream

    chef tips for peach crumb pie

    • Use ripe peaches ~ Ripe peaches make for the most flavorful pies. The fruit should have a little give when squeezed and be dark red, orange, and yellow in color.
    • To peel or not to peel ~ I prefer to peel the peaches. But it can be left on the sliced peaches too.
    • Keep the oven clean ~ Place a large sheet of foil on the lowest rack of the oven to catch any dripping fruit juices as the pie bakes.
    • Let it rest ~ To allow the filling to set, cool the pie to room temperature before serving. But if you can't wait, dig in! The slices of pie won't be as neat, but they will be delicious!
    • Storing the pie ~ Keep the pie at room temperature for up to 2 days. Then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 more days.
    2 slices of peach pie in a pie plate

    FAQs

    Can you use canned peaches in peach pie?

    Yes you can. But just be sure to drain them well before using them in the recipe.

    Can you add other fruits to peach pie?

    Yes you can add other fruits such as strawberries and blueberries. Adjust the amount of peaches used to often the addition of the other fruits. Also make sure that the fruits cook at the same rate.

    more fruit dessert recipes to try

    Easy Blueberry Cobbler

    Apple Crumb Bars

    Drop Blueberry Scones

    Flaky Blueberry and Cheese Danish

    Double Berry Upside Down Cake

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    Fresh Peach Crumb Pie ~ No Soggy Bottom


    5 from 10 reviews

    • Author: amycaseycooks
    • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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    Don't worry about a soggy bottom crust with my Peach Crumb Pie recipe. Fresh peaches and a buttery cinnamon crumb topping make it a delicious summertime dessert.


    Ingredients

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    for the pie filling

    • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, unbaked
    • 2 tablespoons plain dried breadcrumbs
    • 9 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 1/2 pounds)
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch of kosher salt

    for the crumb topping

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place one baking rack in the middle of the oven and another in the lowest position in the oven. Place a large sheet of foil on the lowest rack to catch any fruit juices that drip over.
    2. Place the pie crust and in a pie plate. Crimp the edges. Sprinkle the bottom of the crust with the breadcrumbs. Set aside.
    3. For the filling, place the peaches in a large bowl. Add the sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir to thoroughly combine the fruit with the ingredients. Set aside.
    4. For the crumb topping, combine the flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir to combine the ingredients and until crumbs form the size of marbles. Set aside.
    5. Pour the peach filling into the pie crust and evenly spread out the fruit. Sprinkle the crumb mixture in marble sized pieces over the pie filling. Gently press down.
    6. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes. Reduce the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 30 to 35 more minutes. If the crust and topping is browning to quickly, tent lightly with a foil. The pie is done when the crust and topping are golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling.

    Notes

    • Use ripe peaches ~ Ripe peaches make for the most flavor pies. The fruit should have a little give when squeezed and be dark red, orange, and yellow in color.
    • To peel or not to peel ~ I prefer to peel the peaches. But it can be left on the sliced peaches too.
    • Keep the oven clean ~ Place a large sheet of foil on the lowest rack of the oven to catch any dripping fruit juices as the pie bakes.
    • Let it rest ~ To allow the filling to set, cool the pie to room temperature before serving. But if you can't wait, dig in! The slices of pie won't be as neat, but they will be delicious!
    • Storing the pie ~ Keep the pie at room temperature for up to 2 days. Then store in the refrigerator for up to 2 more days.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 60 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: bake in oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/8 of pie
    • Calories: 393
    • Sugar: 41.2 g
    • Sodium: 169 mg
    • Fat: 14.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 63.9 g
    • Fiber: 3.5 g
    • Protein: 4.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 23 mg

    Keywords: peach crumb pie, pie without soggy bottom, fruit pie, peach pie

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    1. Gloria

      August 01, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      Fresh peaches are just coming into season. This is the perfect dessert to showcase them. I know my guests would love this at our next bbq party.






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      • Amy Casey

        August 03, 2022 at 2:49 pm

        It is such a summery pie ~ enjoy Gloria 🙂

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    2. Bernice

      August 01, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      Oh my!! I just saw the first of this season's peaches at the market this weekend and I am ready for peach pie! Your version with crumble on it sounds divine.

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        August 03, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        Thanks! Crumb pies are my first choice.

        Reply
    3. Christy

      August 01, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you for sharing a picture of that copy of Woman’s Home Companion Cook Book. I am so romanced by the idea of using recipes or ideas from old recipe books. This is the perfect recipe for August because where I live peaches are just coming into season in the next few weeks!






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      • Amy Casey

        August 03, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        As my Mom is no longer with us, it is great to have her old cookbooks with handwritten notes. I hope you enjoy my recipe Christy.

        Reply
    4. Peter

      August 02, 2022 at 5:51 am

      This was perfect! We didn't peel our peaches and they turned out delicious, Allowing it to cool before serving was important, we tried to get in there too quick and it didn't hold shape as well when we allowed it to cool.






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      • Amy Casey

        August 03, 2022 at 2:51 pm

        It is hard to wait for a piece of pie, but it really does hold its shape better when at room temperature.

        Reply
    5. Veronika

      August 05, 2022 at 9:07 am

      This pie recipe is the winner! Made it past weekend and my whole family loved it! The crust came out perfect and the peaches were nice and tender 😉






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      • Amy Casey

        August 18, 2022 at 9:36 am

        Awesome Veronika! Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
    6. Adriana

      August 05, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      There’s no doubt that peach season is my favorite. This crumb pie is heavenly. The crumb provides a very nice texture and flavor.






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      • Amy Casey

        August 18, 2022 at 9:35 am

        Thanks Adriana! I do love anything with a crumb topping.

        Reply
    7. Ksenia

      August 06, 2022 at 7:02 am

      Your method for avoiding the dreaded soggy bottom worked like a dream! I’ll be making it again this weekend






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      • Amy Casey

        August 18, 2022 at 9:35 am

        Great! I'm so glad the recipe worked for you 🙂

        Reply
    8. Tammy

      August 06, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      I LOVE peach pie! This recipe is fantastic. I have so many peaches on hand right now..more than I know what to do with so I'm definitely make this for the weekend 😀






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      • Amy Casey

        August 18, 2022 at 9:34 am

        Thanks Tammy. Summer peaches are so juicy and flavorful!

        Reply
    9. Loreto and Nicoletta

      August 07, 2022 at 11:12 am

      It's true Mom's always know best! Love ?? this summer pie. The aroma of peaches always bring back memories of summer vacation. Thise peaches were always so sweet and aromatic!???






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      • Amy Casey

        August 18, 2022 at 9:34 am

        Yes they do Loreto and Nicoletta!

        Reply
    10. ramona

      August 08, 2022 at 9:47 am

      I love peach desserts and i cant wait to make this one next! This looks super delicious and i cant wait to try it. Thank you for sharing this recipe!






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      • Amy Casey

        August 18, 2022 at 9:34 am

        You are so welcome Ramona. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

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    11. Sara Navarro

      September 09, 2022 at 11:18 am

      This turned out perfect, thank you!






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      • Amy Casey

        September 09, 2022 at 3:49 pm

        Awesome! I'm so glad 🙂

        Reply

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