Peach Crumb Pie

This is no orinary peach pie! A must to try.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 1⁄4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  pinch black pepper
• 2  lbs  peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into wedges (about 3 cups)
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  cup  ground pecan pieces
• 1⁄4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 1  unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of grated nutmeg, and pepper, whisk until smooth.
3. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. Place the peaches in a mixing bowl and pour the syrup over the peaches.
6. Toss well and cool for 10 minutes.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining cinnamon, remaining nutmeg, sugar, flour, pecans, and butter.
8. Using your fingers, work the mixture together until it resembles a coarse crumb-like mixture.
9. Pour the peaches into the prepared pie shell.
10. Sprinkle the topping over the top of the peaches.
11. Bake for 1 hour, or until the crust is golden.