Indulge in a culinary delight with our Coconut Streusel Pear Pie, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This exceptional pie features a flaky, buttery crust that encases a luscious filling of juicy, tender pears enveloped in a sweet and tangy sauce. The crowning glory is a delectable coconut streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch and nutty aroma to every bite. Alongside the main recipe, discover variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free crust option for those with sensitivities. For those who prefer a vegan alternative, we offer a plant-based version that uses dairy-free ingredients without compromising on taste. Additionally, we provide instructions for a classic pear pie filling, a staple in many kitchens, and a guide to making your own homemade pie crust from scratch. These recipes are designed to suit various skill levels, from beginners seeking an approachable introduction to baking to experienced bakers looking to expand their repertoire. Let's embark on a culinary journey and create a masterpiece that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more.
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PEAR PIE WITH STREUSEL TOPPING
Move aside apple pie, this Pear Pie offers us the best of both worlds, especially if you have a hard time choosing between a traditional fruit pie and crisp. This pie has it all: a flaky pie crust base, a juicy fruit filling, and a lightly spiced streusel topping! For this recipe, it is important that you use firm, just barely ripe pears for best texture. Fully ripe or over-ripe pears will lose their shape and become mushy during baking. Please see additional notes in the article above. Tips for Success: Be sure to factor in proper chill time (minimum 1-2 hours) for homemade pie dough or prep it a day or two in advance. See the note section for more make-head tips and instructions.
Provided by Laura
Categories Pies, Tarts, and Pastries
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Equipment Set aside a rolling pin, 9-inch (23-cm) pie plate (I highly recommend ceramic), pastry brush, bench scraper, kitchen scissors, and plastic wrap. You will need these items as you prepare and assemble the pie dough.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add the cubed cold butter pieces and toss gently, so that each piece of butter is lightly coated in the flour mixture. Using your thumb and forefinger on both hands, press the butter cubes using your thumb and forefinger of both hands into shingles or thick discs. Break up any large pieces of butter with your fingers so they're no bigger than the size of a half walnut. If the butter pieces are too large, it can result in butter leaking during baking. If the dough becomes at all greasy, allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before continuing.
- Add 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of the cold ice water, then toss and mix the ingredients together with your hands until the water has been evenly incorporated. If any bits are particularly dry, add a touch of water to those bits as needed. *Note: You will most likely need to use the full 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup; 60 mL) of water, but this can vary depending on your flour and the humidity of your kitchen. The dough will be slightly shaggy, but should be able to be pressed together with your hands. Transfer to your kitchen countertop, press the dough together, folding it over itself once or twice to laminate the dough and help bring it together.
- Gently shape the dough into a round disc, roughly 1-inch thick, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours (minimum) or 1-2 days ahead. Make-Ahead Tip: Pie dough can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
- Remove the chilled dough from the fridge, unwrap, and place on a lightly floured countertop. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes if it is too cold. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 14-inch (35-cm) diameter circle rotating the dough continuously to ensure it is not sticking to the countertop. Be gentle and avoid stretching the dough. If the dough becomes too soft or difficult to work with, chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before proceeding.
- Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch (22-cm) pie pan. Gently lift and nudge the dough into the edges of the pan without stretching the dough. Using kitchen scissors, trim the overhang so that it extends no more than ¾-inch to 1-inch past the edge of the pan. Fold the edges under and crimp as desired. Brush off any excess flour with a pastry brush, cover the surface, tightly with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the streusel topping and pear filling.
- Set a half sheet pan in the center rack of the oven and preheat the oven (and sheet pan) to 400°F (204°C). Note: If you have a baking stone or steel, set the half sheet pan on top for an extra blast of heat.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ¾ cup (90g) unbleached all-purpose flour, ¾ cup (75g) rolled oats, ¼ cup (55g) light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ginger, ⅛ teaspoon allspice, and ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Add 5 tablespoons (70g) cubed unsalted butter and toss to coat.
- Using your fingertips, work and press the butter into the dry ingredients until the butter is well dispersed and there is a good mixture of smaller and larger crumbs. Chill topping in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Put the lemon juice into a large mixing bowl. Peel the pears, cut in half, and core (*I use a small melon scooper for this). Chop into roughly ½-inch chunks and add to the lemon juice, tossing the pieces gently to coat. This will help them from oxidizing. Note: I like to peel, core, and chop one pear at a time, adding it to the lemon juice, and tossing before proceeding with the next pear.
- Add the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt to the bowl with the chopped pear. Toss the mixture together gently to incorporate the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Egg Wash: Combine the egg and milk in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Remove the shaped and chilled crust from the refrigerator. Gently transfer the pear filling with any juices into the pie shell, spreading it into an even, thick layer.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the pear mixture (it will be a thick and generous layer!). Brush the crimped edges of the pie dough lightly with the egg wash mixture. Transfer the pie dish onto the preheated half sheet pan in the oven. The added heat from the sheet pan will help the bottom crust cook through and brown, as well as catch any potential bubbling juices during baking.
- Bake the pie at 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes; reduce the oven to 350°F (176°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until deeply golden and the pear filling is just bubbling.
- Set pan on a wire rack and allow pie to cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving. Allowing the pie to cool is important as it helps set and prevent a runny filling.
- Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream. Custard or lightly whipped cream are other great choices.
- Storage Tips: Leftover pie can be covered with plastic wrap and kept out at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 4 to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 539 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 429 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 18 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
PEAR STREUSEL PIE
A DELIGHT! In 1970 I found this recipe in a magazine and my family has enjoyed this amazing dessert ever since! Makes a beautiful pie...try it, you'll get compliments!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Pie
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine pear slices, sugar, lemon juice, butter, salt and mace in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Lift pears out with a slotted spoon and place in pie shell.
- In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to mixture in saucepan. Cook, stirring until thick.
- Pour mixture over pears and place pie on a baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Mix strusel topping with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of pie and bake an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.
PEACH PIE WITH COCONUT STREUSEL
A deeeeelicious peach pie with a difference - made with brown sugar and a coconut topping! Best made with juicy, ripe peaches when in season.
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven 375 degrees.
- Combine 1/3 cup sugar, flour and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Sprinkle mixture over peaches, toss gently.
- Mixture will be juicy!
- Note: if peaches are very ripe (you can tell when you slice them and they are dripping with juice!)use an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour.
- Spoon into prepared crust.
- Bake 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add streusel.
- Streusel:.
- Combine 1/3 cup sugar, oatmeal, coconut and butter.
- Mix with a fork until crumbly and the ingredients are moistened with the butter.
- This takes 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle over peach mixture.
- Return pie to oven, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 30 minutes or until peaches are tender and topping is golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy!
PEAR STREUSEL
Tart cranberries are mellowed by the addition of pears in this pie filling. An oatmeal-streusel topping adds sweet crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the crust: Roll out dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edges. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the cranberry sauce: Bring cranberries, granulated sugar, water, and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a pot. Cook until cranberries are tender and start to burst and sauce is thick, about 25 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the streusel: Whisk together flour, brown sugar, oats, ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers until combined and mixture resembles coarse meal with some large pieces remaining. Refrigerate.
- Make the filling: Mix together pears, granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the flour, and lemon juice. Stir in cooled cranberry sauce.
- Transfer filling to crust; top with streusel. Bake until filling is bubbling in the center and top is golden, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let cool.
Tips:
- Use ripe pears: This will ensure that your pie has the best flavor. If your pears are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag with a ripe banana for a few days.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will make it easier to work with and will help prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the pears: This will help to prevent them from browning.
- Brush the pears with lemon juice: This will help to keep them from turning brown.
- Sprinkle the pears with sugar: This will help to caramelize them in the oven.
- Make sure the oven is preheated before baking the pie: This will help to ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and will make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Coconut streusel pear pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The flaky crust, sweet and juicy pears, and crunchy streusel topping make this pie a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this coconut streusel pear pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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