Description
This Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie combines sweet summer fruits with nutty, caramel-like brown butter in a golden, flaky crust. It’s a rustic yet indulgent dessert perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade), chilled
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden and nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, peaches, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cooled brown butter. Mix gently until well combined.
- Roll out one half of the pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges if needed.
- Pour the filling into the crust and spread evenly.
- Roll out the second crust and lay it on top (solid or lattice-style). Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
- Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50–60 minutes until the crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing, at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit if fresh is unavailable—just thaw and drain well.
- Substitute or add berries like raspberries or blueberries for variation.
- Try a crumble topping instead of the top crust for a streusel finish.
- Add a splash of bourbon to the fruit mixture for an adult twist.
- Best made a day ahead for easier slicing and deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
