Single Crust Peach Pie with Crumb Topping

This is one of the simplest pie recipes ever.  You can either make your own pie crust or purchase one already made at the store.

Ingredients

1 pie crust, bought or homemade for 9" pie
6 c. peaches, sliced
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
3 Tbs. cornstarch
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°.

In a large bowl, mix peaches, sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Mix well. 

Pour the peaches over the prepared pie crust in the pie pan.

In a medium bowl, combine oatmeal, brown sugar, and flour for the crumb topping. Mix well. Cut in the butter until it resembles small peas in size.  

Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the peaches.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown. 

Allow the pie to cool. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes:

Place the pie pan on top of a cookie sheet. You can line the cookie sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.  This will catch any juices that may bubble out and keep your oven cleaner.

You can use frozen peaches. Be sure to thaw them first. Put them in a strainer to allow the juices to drain away. Canned peaches are another option as well. Be sure to drain them first by putting them in a strainer and allowing the juices to drain away.  Don't throw out the juice. Keep it and use if for cooking, or to use it in place of water in your jello.