Peach and Almond Streusel Pie

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

• 6 cups fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced) or about 4 cups frozen peaches (thawed and drained)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the almond streusel topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

   1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
   2. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   3. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of ice water. Drizzle this over the flour mixture and mix gently until the dough starts to come together. If needed, add an additional tablespoon of ice water.
   4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until the peaches are evenly coated and the mixture is well combined.

3. Prepare the Streusel Topping:

   1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
   2. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   3. Stir in the sliced almonds.

4. Assemble the Pie:

   1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer the dough to the pie pan and trim any excess.
   3. Fill the pie crust with the peach mixture, spreading it evenly.
   4. Sprinkle the almond streusel topping evenly over the peach filling.

5. Bake the Pie:

   1. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
   2. If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil to prevent burning.

6. Cool and Serve:

   1. Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the filling to set properly.
   2. Serve the pie warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.