PEAR CRUNCH PIE

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This pie recipe is one of my favorites. The pecan topping gives it a nice crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) pear halves in syrup
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the nutmeg and cinnamon. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in nuts. Set aside., Drain pears, reserving 1 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, remaining nutmeg and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, zest and remaining butter., Cut pears in half; arrange in pastry shell. Pour sauce over pears; sprinkle with reserved nut topping. Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

M Shahzad
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This is the best pear crunch pie recipe I've ever tried! I highly recommend it.


Phoebe Whitelegg
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I can't seem to get it right. The filling is always too runny.


Jordan Dyas
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the pie didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Mustapha Saeed Usman
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This pie was a disappointment. The filling was bland and the topping was too hard.


Aine Moses
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The pears and the crumble topping are the perfect combination.


Sanjay Ghimire
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This is my new favorite pie recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Phoebe Akowuah
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I made this pie for a special occasion and it was a showstopper. Everyone raved about it.


Subhadra Mishra
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a delicious and beautiful dessert.


Maram Osama
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Michael Nzubechukwu
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but this pie was really good! The filling was sweet and tart, and the topping was perfectly crunchy.


Niloy Sutradhar
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out beautifully. The pears were perfectly tender and the crumble topping was just the right amount of crunchy.


Ladon Ramsey
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Roshan Ghalan
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This pear crunch pie was a hit with my family! The filling was sweet and juicy, and the topping was perfectly crunchy. I'll definitely be making this again.