I absolutely love the "rustic" look of this pie, not to mention I'm lazy and hate making piecrust, so if I can do it once instead of twice, count me in. I'm going to make this as soon as we get some good peaches in Ontario! So far they are hard and crunchy, and not especially flavorful. The local growers will be providing some delicious ones in a month or so. I'll add some blackberries to the filling, as I love the combination of peaches and blackberries. And homemade ice cream to top it with! I absolutely agree with those who have posted that mediocre peaches will make a mediocre pie. I've learned from experience, that's the way it is with most ingredients. If you need wine for a recipe, don't try to save a few dollars by using an inexpensive one; if you're working with fruit, get the most flavorful fruit you can find. The rule I go by is: don't use anything that you wouldn't eat or drink just as it is. But by all means when you do bring home that perfect peck of peaches, set some aside for eating out of hand.

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