Fresh peaches are crucial for a summer peach pie, with recommended spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg to enhance the flavor.
Peeling ripe peaches for a pie filling can be done easily by blanching them in boiling water and transferring them to an ice bath before peeling.
Options for the pie crust include lattice top, double crust, or crumb topping, with suggestions for customization like lemon juice/zest and sugar toppings.