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Peach Slab Pie with Cornmeal Pecan Streusel

This rustic pie combines Southern flavours - pecans, cornmeal and peaches - into one seasonal dessert that goes along way.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 disc unbaked pie crust unrolled, chilled (1/2 recipe Rich Pie Crust)
For the streusel:
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces
For the fruit filling:
  • 2 lbs ripe peaches about 9 medium
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour OR 2 T fine minute tapioca
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons bourbon optional

Instructions

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  1. On a generously floured surface, roll the disc of pie dough into a large rectangle, about 11x15in. Line a quarter sheet pan (9 1/2″ x 13″ or 24 x 33cm) with the dough. Tuck edges under, crimp, then chill the pie for at least 1 hour. May be prepared 1 day in advance.
  2. Combine pecans, brown sugar, cornmeal, flour and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse for about 15 seconds or until nuts are chopped. Add butter cubes and process until small clumps form, about 20 seconds. Transfer streusel to a bowl, cover and refrigerate. May be prepared 1 day in advance.
  3. Preheat oven to 375F. Slice peaches in half around the pit, twist and open. Discard the pit. Cut peaches halves into ½ inch slices.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon. Add the sliced peaches and toss with a spatula until thoroughly coated. Add bourbon, if using and combine well.
  5. Transfer pie filling to prepared slab pie crust and level the fruit evenly. Sprinkle on the streusel topping. Place on the bottom rack of the oven.
  6. Bake pie until the crust and streusel are golden, about 1 hour. Cool completely before cutting and serving.  

Notes

  • Be sure to let this pie go for the whole hour bake. Watch for bubbling in the center - this is a good sign and means those peaches are cooking down and the filling is thickening. 
  • For clean slices, let pie cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 724IU (14%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 278mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 724IU 14%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.