The trick to getting a nice brown crust is to ensure the pie plate is closer to the bottom element of the oven. This is why I recommend baking the pie crust in the lower third of the oven.  To aid with browning the pie crust well, I also recommend placing a pizza stone or baking tray in the oven, which will provide the pie plate direct contact with a hot surface. This will help caramelize the pie crust.