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First, slice the shallots evenly, as thinner slices will brown before thicker slices are able to crisp.

From New York Times • May 23, 2022

The dough is extremely forgiving and will brown nicely at any temperature in the neighborhood of 350; with a frying thermometer, you can hit the temperature right on the money.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

During the last 15 minutes of roasting time, remove the foil from the scuffing and bone tips, so they will brown.

From Fox News • Dec. 17, 2021

Fresh apple slices will brown if left out for a while, but you can reduce this by brushing them with lemon juice.

From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2021

Take care that the oven be not too hot, or they will brown too quickly and cause the pie to fall when taken out.

From My Pet Recipes, Tried and True Contributed by the Ladies and Friends of St. Andrew's Church, Quebec by Various