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Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie Recipe

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This Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie features a luscious blend of fresh peaches and strawberries enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust made with nutty brown butter. The lattice top crust adds a classic touch, while the pie’s sweet and tangy filling is thickened perfectly to offer a delightful summer dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

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Pie Dough

  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 2 ⅔ cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (see notes below for measuring)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider or white vinegar
  • Ice cubes (as needed to chill water)

Filling

  • 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

Topping

  • 1 whole egg (whisked, for egg wash)
  • 2–3 tbsp Turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Make the Brown Butter: In a stainless steel pan over medium heat, cook the butter for 10-12 minutes until it turns medium brown and smells nutty. Scrape the butter into a shallow bowl lined with parchment paper and chill in the freezer until firm, about 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Brown Butter for Dough: Once frozen, remove parchment paper, cut browned butter into cubes, and keep it chilled in the freezer until ready to use.
  3. Mix the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cubed browned butter and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-sized pieces, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add Ice Water: Measure water and vinegar into a cup, add ice and stir to chill. With mixer on low, drizzle the ice water in by tablespoon until dough clumps and feels moist but not sticky, using about 10-15 tablespoons.
  5. Chill the Dough: Divide dough into two equal rounds (~335 grams each), wrap in plastic and flatten into discs. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  7. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll one disc to ⅛ inch thickness, about 12” diameter. Transfer gently to a 9” metal pie pan. Chill while rolling the second disc similarly.
  8. Make Lattice Strips: Cut the second dough disc into 1 inch strips, place strips on parchment-lined tray, and chill.
  9. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine strawberries, peaches, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and salt. Pour fruit filling into the pie crust, discarding any excess liquid.
  10. Assemble Lattice Top: Arrange vertical strips over filling. Lift every other strip, lay a horizontal strip, then fold vertical strips back down. Repeat until lattice is complete.
  11. Trim and Crimp Edges: Trim excess dough flush with pie dish edges, tuck bottom crust over lattice edges and crimp decoratively with your knuckles.
  12. Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the lattice top with whisked egg and sprinkle with Turbinado sugar, if using.
  13. Bake the Pie: Place pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 425°F (218°C) for 25 minutes. Without opening oven, reduce temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake another 40-50 minutes. Cover with foil if crust browns too quickly.
  14. Cool the Pie: Remove pie from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 4 hours at room temperature to allow the filling to set before slicing and serving.
  15. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie as is or with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect summer treat.

Notes

  • Rich browned butter gives the crust a unique nutty flavor and adds depth to the pie.
  • Use cold ingredients and ice water to keep the crust flaky and prevent the butter from melting prematurely during mixing.
  • Discard excess liquid from filling for a thick, non-runny pie interior.
  • Adjust sugar amount according to the sweetness of your fruits.
  • Letting the pie cool for several hours is crucial for the filling to thicken properly.

Keywords: brown butter pie, strawberry peach pie, summer pie, lattice pie crust, fruit pie, homemade pie crust

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