BRANDY PEAR PIE
I tapped into my French heritage for this recipe by incorporating Calvados, an apple brandy from the Normandy region of France. The sweet filling is balanced out by a buttery crust making for an indulgent treat.-Nicole Jackson, Beverly, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, cook raisins in brandy for 13-15 minutes or until raisins are plump. Strain, reserving liquid. Set raisins aside., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add the pears, lemon juice, reserved raisins and 1/2 teaspoon of reserved liquid., On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edges. Add pear filling; dot with butter., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Cover edges loosely with foil., Bake at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Gin Bhattarai
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The filling was delicious, and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.
Oresiametse Morake
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The filling was sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Pamela Carlson
[email protected]This pie is the perfect fall dessert! The pears are so flavorful, and the brandy adds a delicious depth of flavor. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again!
Jam Bilal
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The filling was delicious, and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.
Gugulethu Mahlangu
[email protected]I made this pie for my family, and they loved it! The filling was delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Ayomide Oladeji
[email protected]This pie is the perfect way to use up ripe pears. The filling is sweet and flavorful, and the brandy adds a delicious depth of flavor. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again!
Paulinus OBI
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The filling was delicious, and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.
nevaeh swampy
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The filling was sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
RaShEd KiNg
[email protected]This pie is the perfect fall dessert! The pears are so flavorful, and the brandy adds a delicious depth of flavor. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again!
Colin Martin
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The filling was delicious, and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.
Nabaggala Robinah
[email protected]I made this pie for my family, and they loved it! The filling was delicious, and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Batman Irem
[email protected]This pie is amazing! The pears are so soft and juicy, and the brandy adds a delicious flavor. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again soon!
abdullah owl
[email protected]This pie was a disaster! The filling was runny, and the crust was soggy. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I will definitely not be making this pie again.
Ela Hladki
[email protected]I thought this pie was just okay. The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the crust was a little dry. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Jacob Brisebois
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The filling was delicious, and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.
Wahkeem Titus
[email protected]I made this pie for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was sweet and tart, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Alaba Balogun
[email protected]This was my first time making a brandy pear pie, and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie baked up perfectly. The filling was gooey and flavorful, and the crust was nice and flaky. I'll definitely be making this pi
Romane Fleurissaint
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit! The pears are so soft and juicy, and the brandy adds a delicious depth of flavor. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe!
Wilson Stfleur
[email protected]This brandy pear pie was an absolute delight! The filling was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and boozy flavor. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the whole pie came together beautifully. I will definitely be making