GINGER-PEAR UPSIDE-DOWN PIE

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I think pears deserve to have a starring role in pies more often. To showcase that mellow fruit, I came up with a spiced filling and gooey nut streusel that becomes the topping. -Marcy Kamery, Blasdell, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

CRUST:
1 cup cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/3 to 1/2 cup ice water
NUT MIXTURE:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. For crust, in a large bowl, combine flours, salt and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add vinegar; gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 375°. Combine nuts, brown sugar and butter. Spread in prepared pie plate., On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to fit prepared pie plate. Place pastry over nut mixture. Trim pastry even with edge., Place filling ingredients in a large bowl; toss. Transfer to pie pastry. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry., Bake 60-70 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes., Carefully loosen the parchment paper around edge of pie; invert pie onto a serving plate. Remove and discard paper. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

Abdullah Rehmani
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I loved the combination of ginger and pear. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Raja Abdullah Haider
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This pie was a disappointment. The filling was bland and the crust was soggy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this pie again.


Caleb Marshall
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is always perfect. I love that it's a relatively easy pie to make. I can usually have it ready in about an hour. I highly recommend this pie to anyo


Valorie Bartley
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This is my new favorite pie! The combination of ginger and pear is perfect. The crust is also amazing. I love that it's made with brown sugar. It gives the pie a nice caramelized flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.


Kwt Mbc
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I had some trouble getting the pie crust to come out of the pan in one piece. I think I needed to grease the pan more. Other than that, this pie was delicious. The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I would definitely make this pie again,


Chase Manna
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the filling. The crust was good, though. Overall, I thought this pie was just okay.


It's_ZAIB
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I decided to try this pie anyway because I love pears. I was pleasantly surprised! The ginger flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The pie was sweet and tart, with a perfect balance of flavors. I would definitely m


Justin Boyd
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I loved the combination of ginger and pear. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Grace Wheeler
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this pie again for special occasions.


Abubakari Rahama
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This pie was a disappointment. The filling was bland and the crust was soggy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this pie again.


Lord Yhung
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is always perfect. I love that it's a relatively easy pie to make. I can usually have it ready in about an hour. I highly recommend this pie to anyo


Tristan Mroos
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This is my new favorite pie! The combination of ginger and pear is perfect. The crust is also amazing. I love that it's made with brown sugar. It gives the pie a nice caramelized flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.


Mohsin sheikh Mohsin Sheikh
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I had some trouble getting the pie crust to come out of the pan in one piece. I think I needed to grease the pan more. Other than that, this pie was delicious. The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I would definitely make this pie again,


Itsln
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the filling. The crust was good, though. Overall, I thought this pie was just okay.


Itx Jawad
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I decided to try this pie anyway because I love pears. I was pleasantly surprised! The ginger flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The pie was sweet and tart, with a perfect balance of flavors. I would definitely m


Chloe Sykes
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious pie that was perfect for a special occasion. I would recommend this pie to anyone who loves ginger and pear.


katina turki
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this pie again for special occasions.


Gabriel Seyi
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This was a delicious and easy pie to make! I loved the combination of flavors from the ginger, pear, and caramel. The crust was also perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.