Description
This Maple Bourbon Brown Butter Peach Pie is a rich and indulgent dessert that highlights juicy, ripe peaches enveloped in a thick, flavorful filling infused with maple syrup and bourbon. Topped with a nutty, crunchy brown butter pecan streusel and baked in a flaky all-butter crust, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness, warmth, and texture. Ideal for summer gatherings or special occasions, this pie pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 lbs ripe peaches (about 6 peaches) – fresh, in-season
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- Pinch of allspice
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust (all-butter crust recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel, pit, and slice the peaches into even wedges. In a large bowl, toss the peach slices with cornstarch, flour, cinnamon, salt, allspice, maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla extract, ensuring each peach wedge is evenly coated with the mixture to create a thickened, flavorful filling.
- Make the Brown Butter Streusel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and cook it until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and stir in the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until the streusel is crumbly yet combined. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Pour the prepared peach filling evenly into the crust. Generously sprinkle the brown butter pecan streusel on top, covering the filling completely to create a crunchy topping.
- Bake the Pie: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie on the center rack and bake for about 45 minutes or until the streusel topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling at the edges. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour to let the filling set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Always use fresh, ripe peaches to ensure a juicy, flavorful filling; avoid frozen or underripe peaches which can result in a watery or bland pie.
- Watch the butter closely when browning to prevent burning, as burnt butter will negatively affect the pie’s flavor.
- Chill the pie crust before baking to help prevent shrinking and to maintain a flaky texture.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, perfect slices.
- Lightly toast pecans before chopping to enhance their nutty aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Maple Bourbon Brown Butter Peach Pie, Peach Pie, Brown Butter Streusel, Bourbon Dessert, Summer Pie, Nutty Streusel Pie, Flaky Pie Crust
