Ingredients

• fresh peaches - 6 cups, sliced
• granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• all-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• ground cinnamon - ½ teaspoon
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• pie crusts - 2 (9-inch)
• butter - 2 tablespoons, diced
• egg - 1 (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Toss well to coat the peaches.

3. 3.

   Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and fill with the peach mixture. Dot with diced butter.

4. 4.

   Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges and cutting slits for steam to escape.

5. 5.

   Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.

6. 6.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.

7. 7.

   Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy your peach pie!