DOUBLE-CRUST PEAR PIE

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Thanksgiving dinner guests will be pleasantly surprised to see this pretty dessert on the table instead of the usual apple pie. The amount of anise flavor is just right.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
5 cups thinly sliced peeled ripe pears (about 5 medium)
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, aniseed and lemon juice. Add pears and toss gently. , Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. , Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and pears are tender. Cover edges with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Combine glaze ingredients; gently spread over hot pie. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Natasha Walker
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5 stars!


hamoosh ar
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This pie is a must-try!


Stefan Tzopi
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I highly recommend this pear pie recipe.


Eevee Perry
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This pie is amazing!


Carlos Palacio
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I love this pear pie recipe!


Bilyamin Hussain
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This pie is delicious!


Somto Ndubueze
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit.


Hanifa Bucay
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This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out great!


Abdi Kaafi Hassan
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


leo liben
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dvon Milli
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I love this pear pie recipe! The crust is always flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit.


Tara Cusick
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This pie was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The crust was flaky and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Tandiwe Brown
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I made this pie for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Satish Yadav
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This pear pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pear pie.