PEAR APPLE PIE

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When it's apple season, I reach for this recipe from The Apple Fare restaurant in Grass Valley. Owner Joyce Rollings says homemade pies are paramount at this family eatery.-The Apple Fare Restaurant, Grass Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3-1/2 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1-1/2 cups sliced peeled pears
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until the dough forms a ball. On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Flute edges. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and remaining flour. Add apples and pears; toss. Pour into crust. , For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is tender.

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Hanad Mohamed
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This pie was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved it!


aqdas jutt
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This pie is the perfect way to use up leftover pears and apples.


DollyBoyGames
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I love the combination of pears and apples in this pie. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Daniel Castro
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Arica Simmson
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I'm not a huge fan of pies, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


Mohammad Mohammad
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This pie is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and it always reminds me of home.


Zeeshan Najmi
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to use a different type of crust. I found that the traditional pie crust was a bit too heavy for my taste.


Madison Allen
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


LilNaj Dooley
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This pie was super easy to make, and it was a big hit with my family.


Molson Mudi
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I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the filling, and it really brought out the flavors of the pears and apples.


Judy Lynn Turner
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The filling of this pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was delicious.


Mohamed Asobhi
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This was my first time making a pear and apple pie, and it turned out great! The flavors of the pears and apples complemented each other perfectly, and the crust was nice and flaky. I'll definitely be making this pie again!