Description
Indulge in the perfect summer dessert with this Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie. Fresh peaches and strawberries are enveloped in a rich brown butter filling, all nestled in a flaky double crust. A hint of vanilla and a touch of lemon juice elevate the flavors, making each bite a delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling:
- 3 cups fresh peaches (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (browned)
For Topping:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, mix peaches, strawberries, sugars, cornstarch, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Add brown butter and stir.
- Fill the Pie: Pour the filling into the crust. Add the top crust, vent or lattice, crimp edges, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cover edges with foil if needed. Cool for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This pie is best enjoyed with seasonal ripe fruit.
- Frozen fruit can be used; ensure to thaw and drain well.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
