Brown Butterscotch Pie Recipe

"Browning butter (as opposed to just melting it) is one of those simple adjustments that make the ordinary extraordinary. We changed the classic butterscotch pie by letting the butter and sugar cook longer and therefore give the whole pie a toasty, nutty flavor that balances the sweetness of the caramel. What to buy: Take the time to make the dough from scratch, as it will lend a flaky butteriness to the dish. Of course, if you are time-constrained (and we understand that), go ahead and use store-bought crust. Just try to get the best you can find. You’ll need parchment paper or aluminum foil and pie weights to line and weigh down the crust so that it doesn’t puff up while cooking. If you don’t have pie weights or forgot to get them, just use some dried beans. Game plan: The dough can be made and baked up to a day ahead of time. In fact, the whole pie can be made up to a day ahead of time and, after it has cooled to room temperature, it can be covered and put in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just bring it to room temperature and then serve it with some whipped cream or ice cream. This recipe was featured in our 2006 Thanksgiving, Southern Style menu...."