Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie, a perfect summer dessert that harmoniously combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries and peaches with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter. This pie features a flaky crust that encases the juicy fruit filling, ensuring every slice is bursting with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this pie will impress your family and friends. Serve it warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2 ⅔ cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp apple cider or white vinegar
- 1 whole egg (whisked)
- 3 cups fresh sliced peaches
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2–3 tbsp Turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the brown butter by melting cold unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty. Allow it to cool before incorporating it into the flour and salt mixture.
- Combine fresh sliced peaches and hulled quartered strawberries in a bowl with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, and salt; mix gently.
- Roll out chilled dough for the pie crust, place it in the dish, fill with fruit mixture, cover with top crust or lattice, brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 70 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (115g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added richness, sprinkle Turbinado sugar on top before baking. Experiment by adding other seasonal fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a unique twist.