Best 5 Pear Raisin Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of fall with our delightful Pear Raisin Pie, a classic dessert that combines sweet, juicy pears and plump raisins in a flaky, buttery crust. This timeless treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a holiday celebration, or simply a cozy night in. With our easy-to-follow recipe, you'll be able to create a pie that's bursting with flavor and sure to impress your loved ones. We have included a variation of the classic recipe, featuring a streusel topping that adds an extra layer of texture and flavor. Additionally, we have provided a gluten-free pie crust option for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delicious dessert.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED PEAR AND RAISIN PIE



Spiced Pear and Raisin Pie image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Raisin     Pear     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pear nectar
3/4 cup (packed) raisins
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 1/4 pounds ripe pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 Easy Pastry Dough disks
1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Position rack in lowest third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Boil nectar in heavy medium saucepan until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Pour into large bowl; mix in raisins. Cool completely. Mix in sugar and next 5 ingredients, then pears.
  • Roll out 1 dough disk on floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Brush inside and top edge of crust with some of glaze. Spoon filling into crust. Roll out second dough disk on floured surface to 13-inch round. Arrange dough over filling. Seal top crust to bottom crust at edge of dish. Trim double overhang to 3/4 inch. Fold under; crimp edge. Using small knife, cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush crust and edge with glaze. If desired, roll out any dough scraps and cut out small pear-shaped decorations. Press decorations onto edge of crust.
  • Bake pie until pears are tender, covering crust with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Place on rack; cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

PEAR-RAISIN PIE



Pear-Raisin Pie image

With a press-in-the-pan crust and easy-mix crumb topping, making a pie is a snap.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups sliced peeled pears (about 3 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix oats, 1/2 cup Bisquick mix and the brown sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup firm butter with fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup Bisquick mix and 1/4 cup softened butter. Add boiling water; stir vigorously until very soft dough forms. In ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, press dough firmly, using fingers dusted with Bisquick mix and bringing dough onto rim of pie plate. Flute edge if desired.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix pineapple juice, raisins, cornstarch, nutmeg and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in pears. Spoon into pie plate. Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crust and topping are light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1 g

PEAR AND RAISIN MINCE PIE WITH LATTICE CRUST



Pear and Raisin Mince Pie with Lattice Crust image

Categories     Food Processor     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Hanukkah     Thanksgiving     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Orange     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Pear     Spice     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Jam or Jelly     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crust
2 1/2cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 tablespoons (about) ice water
Filling
6 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/4 cup (packed) raisins
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/4 pounds firm Anjou or Bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg yolk beaten with 2 teaspoons milk (for glaze)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour, salt and sugar in processor. Add butter; using on/off turns, process until butter is cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Add 6 tablespoons ice water. Using on/off turns, blend until dough comes together, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather into ball; divide into 2 pieces. Flatten pieces into disks; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • For filling:
  • Mix first 7 ingredients in bowl. Mix in pears and cornstarch. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13- to 14-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish; spoon in filling. Roll out second dough disk to 12-inch round; using ruler as aid, cut dough into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Lay strips over filling, spacing 3/4 inch apart. Lay additional strips at right angle to first strips, forming lattice. Trim overhang to 3/4 inch. Fold dough edge and strip ends under; crimp to seal. Brush dough strips (not edge) with yolk mixture.
  • Bake pie until crust is golden and pears are tender, about 50 minutes; cool.

PEAR-RAISIN PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Original Bisquick®
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced (2 cups)
Streusel Topping:
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup Original Bisquick®
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup firm margarine or butter

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375°. Make Streusel Topping set aside. Stir Bisquick and margarine in medium bowl until blended. Add boiling water stir vigorously until very soft dough forms. Press dough firmly in ungreased pie plate, 9 x 1 1/4 inches, bringing dough onto rim of pie plate. Flute edge if desired.2. Mix pineapple juice, raisins, cornstarch, nutmeg and ginger in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute remove from heat. Stir in pears. Spoon into pie plate. Sprinkle with topping.3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crust and topping are light golden brown.Streusel Topping2/3 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup Original Bisquick1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup firm margarine or butterMix oats, Bisquick and brown sugar. Cut in margarine, using fork or pastry blender, until mixture is crumbly.HIGH ALTITUDE (3500 to 6500 feet): No changes.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 325 (Calories from Fat 135) Fat 15g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 480mg Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 3g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 6% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: Not RecommendedFrom "Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

PEAR-RAISIN PIE



Pear-Raisin Pie image

With a press-in-the-pan crust and easy-mix crumb topping, making a pie is a snap.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups sliced peeled pears (about 3 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix oats, 1/2 cup Bisquick mix and the brown sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup firm butter with fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup Bisquick mix and 1/4 cup softened butter. Add boiling water; stir vigorously until very soft dough forms. In ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, press dough firmly, using fingers dusted with Bisquick mix and bringing dough onto rim of pie plate. Flute edge if desired.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix pineapple juice, raisins, cornstarch, nutmeg and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in pears. Spoon into pie plate. Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crust and topping are light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: Use ripe, firm pears for the best flavor and texture. Bosc or Bartlett pears are good choices.
  • Peel and core the pears: Before slicing the pears, peel and core them to remove the skin and seeds.
  • Slice the pears thinly: To ensure even cooking, slice the pears thinly. This will also help them release their juices and flavor into the pie filling.
  • Use a variety of raisins: For a more complex flavor, use a combination of light and dark raisins. Golden raisins can also be added for a sweeter taste.
  • Add spices to the filling: To enhance the flavor of the filling, add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
  • Use a pre-made pie crust or make your own: If you're short on time, use a store-bought pie crust. Otherwise, you can make your own using your favorite recipe.
  • Brush the crust with milk or egg wash: Before baking, brush the top crust with milk or egg wash to give it a golden brown color and a shiny finish.
  • Let the pie cool before serving: Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the filling set and prevent it from spilling out when you cut into it.

Conclusion:

Pear raisin pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy filling, flaky crust, and warm spices, it's a surefire hit with everyone. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight treat, this pie is sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy this delicious and comforting dessert!

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