PEAR AND SOUR CHERRY FLAT PIE

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A melange of sweet pears and sour cherries fills our rustic, rectangular pastry. Hints of black pepper and five-spice powder balance the flavors and provide an exotic note. High-quality store-bought puff pastry is the key to making this pie's preparation fast and easy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

All-purpose flour, for work surface
14 ounces best-quality frozen puff pastry (such as Dufour), thawed
3 small Bartlett pears, or 2 meduim pears, peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 pound 2 ounces)
2 ounces dried sour cherries
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Five-spice powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, unfold dough, and roll to 10 by 15 inches. Cut into two 10-by-7 1/2-inch rectangles. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Stir pears, cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and spice powder in a bowl.
  • Transfer 1 rectangle of dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Spoon fruit mixture onto dough, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Brush border with beaten egg. Lay remaining dough over filling; press gently to seal. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Transfer to a room-temperature rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Trim edges, and brush top with beaten egg. Cut five 5-inch vents in top. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake, rotating once, until crust is golden and juices are bubbling, about 35 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack; let cool 20 minutes before serving.

Damian Hughes
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This pie is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Maheen Siraj Asadi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Frederick Nwinia
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The crust on my pie was a little dry. I think I would add more butter next time.


Md Rabin Sarkar
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This pie is a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Megan Rauls
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used a nut-free flour blend to make the crust. It turned out great!


Zenaida Flores
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This is the best pear and sour cherry pie I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the filling is bursting with flavor.


Viper Awais Viper Awaiss
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I'm not a baker, but this pie was easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.


RaZe-_- MyAIM
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's sure to impress your friends and family.


Sonjit Uraw
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my slice of pie. It was heavenly!


Hakim Katana
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I made this pie gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. It turned out great!


Beloved Agim
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I'm not a big fan of sour cherries, but I really enjoyed this pie. The sweetness of the pears balances out the tartness of the cherries perfectly.


Muhammad Bilal
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This pie is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and everyone loves it.


Peter Kamwaro
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I love the sweet and tart flavor of this pie. The crust is crispy and the filling is gooey and delicious.


Eyup In
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This flat pie is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Raja Atiq Dahnyal
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I made this pie for my family and it was a huge hit! The combination of pears and sour cherries is perfect, and the crust is flaky and buttery. It's definitely a keeper!