SUGAR AND SPICE PEAR PIE

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My family loves pear pie because it's a little less tart than apple pie. The nutty crust complements the tender fruit and buttery pastry. -Kristina Pontier, Hillsboro, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 large pears, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients. Let stand 15 minutes., Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Sprinkle with pecans and brown sugar; fill with pear mixture. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry., Bake 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Arshad hossin
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This is my go-to recipe for pear pie. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


Thomas w Kotee Jr
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ashenafi Terefe
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This pie is absolutely delicious. The pears are soft and juicy, and the spices are perfectly balanced. The crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Whylove Me
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I'm a professional baker, and I can honestly say that this is one of the best pear pies I've ever tasted. The filling is perfectly balanced, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Esteban Chevalier
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I'm always looking for new pear recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, and the end result is a delicious and beautiful pie.


nassuuna shufulah
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I made this pie for a bake sale, and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it, and I made a lot of money for my charity.


Mohammed Elsayed
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pie was delicious, and I'm definitely a convert to pear pie now.


Sana Batool
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best pear pie he's ever had.


Prosanto Prosanto
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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.


matt phillips
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my slice of pie, and it was heavenly. The ice cream really complemented the flavors of the pie.


MD Abu Rayhan
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I'm not a fan of nutmeg, so I omitted it from the recipe. The pie was still delicious, and I didn't miss the nutmeg at all.


Obidullah Momand
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I love that this recipe uses a combination of white and brown sugar. It gives the pie a really nice depth of flavor.


Abdullah Kiyani
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I used fresh pears from my own tree, and they were absolutely delicious in this pie. I can't wait to make it again next year.


Yaw Nevabroke
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This pie is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors of pears and spices are just perfect together.


Wyatt Smith
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Joey de Beer
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I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.


Subro Barai
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This pie is a labor of love, but it's worth every minute. The end result is a beautiful, delicious pie that will impress your guests.


Reece Din
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I was a bit skeptical about using pears in a pie, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The pears were soft and juicy, and they complemented the spices perfectly. This pie is definitely a keeper!


MD Siyam Ahmed
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The combination of pears and spices is simply irresistible, and the crust is always perfectly golden and flaky.


Md Monirul islam
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This pear pie was a delightful treat! The filling was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness from the pears and a hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg. The crust was flaky and buttery, and held everything together perfectly


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