Bethany's Favorite {Peach Pie}

A long while ago Whitney and I were talking and she said, "There are two types of people; you're either sweet or savory." As long as I can remember Whitney has been savory and I have been sweet.

I don't think we have ever talked much on the blog about the history that Whitney and I share, and what makes us work so well together. With over ten solid years of friendship we have learned quite a lot about each other.

This is Whitney at 14.

This is Whitney today.

I know that Whitney has a kind heart, a deep love for travel, more passion than anyone I know, and an odd craving for eating lemons. Whitney is determined, smart, organized and well put together with a perfectly balanced kick of spontaneous and crazy ideas. She believes in knowledge and educating yourself on current issues, she dreams of a world were everyone is equal and given a chance to shine and be who they are. She is a mover and a shaker.

  This is me at 14.

 


This is me today.

I am a non planner, I don't like structure, and I suck at math. However, I have a huge heart and I genuinely love people; I am consistently looking for the good in everyone. I take inspiration as it comes to me, and my best idea's are usually thrown together last minute. I have a very clear vision of how I want things to look and I try my hardest to execute my work they way I see it in my mind. I work hard, and I believe in constant self improvement. I also strongly believe that you have the power to impact others lives by showing love and helping the people around you grow by being a good friend. I am a lover of people.

Together we are savory and sweet, Whitney pushes me to plan, and think ahead and I help her discover beauty in everyone and take every moment as a new adventure.

So what does all this have to do with peach pie you ask?? Well it is my favorite thing to make. I love eating it and I'm pretty damn sure I could eat a whole pie by myself. I am a sweet tooth and I would rather eat this pie than dinner. Any day. As for Whitney? She could care less if there's pie in the room, just give her a beer and a burger and she'll love you forever. 

Peach Pie:

1 package pastry for 9 inch double crust
1 egg, beaten
5 cup's sliced and peeled peaches
2 tablespoon's lemon juice
1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place one crust at the bottom of pan. (I am terrible at making crust so I use store bought crust, if you can make it you should!) Add a thin layer of egg to the top of the crust to avoid a soggy bottom crust. Place cut and peeled peaches in a large bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice and mix gently. In a second bowl mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over the peaches and mix gently. Then pour the peaches into the crusted pie plate. Dot the top with butter, then add the second crust and dot the crust and add a thin layer of egg to the top crust as well. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees and then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for  and additional 30-35 minutes, wait until crust is golden brown! Let cool and then throw a party and eat some pie!

I like to do cute things to my pie crust, so I went with the lattice top! Its super easy and fun! Use the second crust and just cut from left to right in about one inch strips with a pizza cutter. I had a little pie tool that made my edges. Then take all the edges and start the crimped edge using your thumb and forefinger in one hand and push together with thumb on your other hand, making a crimped edge! I used my remaining crust for my heart cut outs, just using a cookie cutter I own!!

Yum, Yum, Yum!!!!!
Happy baking friends!

-Bethany