Peach Crumb Pie

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. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 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. 3

   Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Place the peaches in a mixing bowl and pour the syrup over the peaches.

6. 6

   Toss well and cool for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining cinnamon, remaining nutmeg, sugar, flour, pecans, and butter.

8. 8

   Using your fingers, work the mixture together until it resembles a coarse crumb-like mixture.

9. 9

   Pour the peaches into the prepared pie shell.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the topping over the top of the peaches.

11. 11

    Bake for 1 hour, or until the crust is golden.