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Pear Pie Recipe

Heavenly Pear Pie Recipe with a Crunchy Streusel Topping

This Heavenly Pear Pie Recipe features juicy pears wrapped in a flaky crust topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for fall celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 Flaky Pie Crust Can use store-bought for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 3 lbs Pears (Bartlett or Bosc) Choose ripe yet firm pears.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Packed; can substitute with granulated or coconut sugar.
  • 1½ tablespoons Cornstarch Helps thicken the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated or 1 tsp ground for warmth.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds acidity to balance sweetness.
For the Streusel Topping
  • ¾ cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Don't substitute with quick oats.
  • ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used for nuttiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Optional flavor twist.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavors.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cubed, adds richness.

Equipment

  • Pie Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill the pie crust dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Roll it out and transfer to a 9-inch pie pan.
  2. Combine sliced pears, light brown sugar, cornstarch, grated fresh ginger, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently.
  3. Mix old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Cut in cubed butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour pear filling into the prepared crust and sprinkle the crumble topping evenly.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 30-40 minutes.
  6. Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

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