Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie, a summer dessert that beautifully blends fresh strawberries and juicy peaches with a rich brown butter crust. This pie stands out for its unique nutty depth and flaky texture, making it a perfect centerpiece for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for an unforgettable treat that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 2 ⅔ cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups fresh sliced peaches
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 whole egg (whisked)
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp apple cider or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2–3 tbsp Turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Brown Butter Crust: Melt cold butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Mix with flour and salt until crumbly. Add water mixed with vinegar; form dough. Chill.
- Prepare the Filling: Combine peaches, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out dough; line pie dish, fill with fruit mixture, top with second rolled dough, seal edges, brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Cook for about 70 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use cold butter for a flaky crust. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent shrinkage. Adjust sugar based on fruit ripeness for optimal sweetness.