Apple Bourbon Peach Pie is loaded with fresh, juicy peaches and a hint of Jim Beam Apple Bourbon in an all butter crust.
Let’s face it, peaches and bourbon go hand in hand. I mean who wouldn’t love sweet juicy peaches soaked in sugary Jim Beam Apple Bourbon? Pair that with the flaky all butter crust and you have the perfect summer pie.
We like to head east of the mountains to get our fresh peaches by the box. Yes, layers of huge, juicy peaches just picked from the trees of Eastern Washington. I can never wait until we get them home. One bite and it’s dripping all the way down your arm. It’s peach perfection.
Once you do get them home. Apple Bourbon Peach Pie is a cinch to make! Of course, you could omit the Jim Beam Apple Bourbon and make a simple peach pie. It’s just as tasty. But, if you happen to have it on hand, I would suggest trying it. It adds that little bit of extra goodness to your pie.
Ingredients in Apple Bourbon Peach Pie
- Peaches – 8 extra large peaches, fresh from the farm.
- Apple Bourbon – Jim Beam Apple Bourbon gives this pie an extra touch.
- Pantry Items – Butter, flour, sugar, egg
Why All Butter?
Butter = Flaky It’s that simple.
Everyone has their favorite crust. My mom uses Crisco, some people use a blend of shortening and butter, but I prefer straight butter. I feel butter gives an extra flaky crust with the best natural flavor. Shortening seems to have a less desirable after taste.
Tips to make your pie crust a success:
- Use cold butter
- Grate butter
- Use very cold water
- Work quickly
- Avoid over mixing
Apple Bourbon Peach Pie
Ingredients
Apple Bourbon Peach Filling
- 8 very large peaches pitted, peeled and sliced 3/4 inch
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Jim Beam Apple Bourbon
- 1/4 cup flour
- 5 tbsp butter
All Butter Crust
- 2 ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, grated (2 sticks)
- 5-8 tbsp. very cold water
- Other:
- 1 egg blended with splash of water for brushing over crust
Instructions
Apple Bourbon Peach Filling
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients (except for butter) and let sit while you make the crust.
All Butter Crust
- Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl, crumble in grated butter, add cold water and form into a ball.
- Divide into two, wrap in saran and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Throw some flour on your board or counter and roll out dough. Place bottom piece in pie pan and mold edges. Fill with apple bourbon peach filling, dot with 5 tablespoons of butter and cover with top pie crust. You can make lattice strips or design if that makes you happy. Brush crust with egg mixture.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375 degrees, cover crust with foil and continue baking for another 40 – 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest before cutting.
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