Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie Recipe for Summer Desserts
A rich summer pie featuring browned butter crust, sweet strawberries, and juicy peaches with a caramelized, golden finish.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
2–3 tablespoons ice water
2 cups sliced peaches
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Optional topping: 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Brown butter, cool slightly, mix with flour and salt, add ice water to form dough, chill 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 9-inch pan, trim edges, prepare for filling.
- Combine fruit, sugars, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon; let sit 10 minutes.
- Pour fruit into crust, dot with butter, add top crust if desired, brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–55 minutes, cover edges if browning too fast.
- Cool 2 hours before serving; optional toppings: whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Substitute fruits, add liqueur, or use gluten-free/vegan crust options; optional almonds or crumble topping.