Brown Butter & Vanilla Pear Pie

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 1/2 c unsalted butter
• 2-1/2 lb. pears (about 5), peeled, cored and chopped
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 3 T flour plus more for rolling
• 1 T vanilla
• 1/4 t kosher salt
• 1/4 c sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• Piecrust
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 with rack in lowest position. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, swirling until golden and nutty smelling, 3-4 minutes. Pour into a bowl and let cool.
Toss pears, apples, flour, vanilla, salt, brown butter and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl.
Fill crust with fruit filling and lay second crust over the top. Cut a few vent holes and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon more sugar and freeze for 15 minutes.
Bake on bottom rack until deep golden brown and juices start bubbling through the cracks, 60-75 minutes. Let cool for at least 4 hours before slicing.