Peach Crumble Pie

Directions

1. 1
   PREPARE AND REFRIGERATE pie shell.
2. 2
   For the crumb topping: Melt butter and stir in brown sugar evenly.
3. 3
   Stir in flour, then allow to rest 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Break up into large crumbs using fingertips.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
6. 6
   Set a rack in the lowest level of the oven.
7. 7
   Cut a cross in the blossom end of each peach and plunge them a couple at a time into a pan of boiling water for about 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Remove to a bowl of cold water and slip off skins.
9. 9
   If peaches are ripe, skins will slip off easily.
10. 10
    If not, touch up with a paring knife.
11. 11
    Halve and pit peaches, then cut each half in 5 or 6 wedges.
12. 12
    Place peaches in a bowl and sprinkle with remaining filling ingredients, toss well to coat and pour into pie shell.
13. 13
    Sprinkle crumbs evenly over filling and bake about 30-to-40 minutes, until filling is bubbling and crumbs appear well colored.
14. 14
    Cool on a rack and serve lukewarm or at room temperature.