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No. 35 – Pear Crumb Pie

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Pear Crumb Pie - juicy ripe pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture then wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best!

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Pear Crumb Pie – juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust – fall fruit at it’s best!

After a week that included an earthquake and a hurricane, I’m happy to report we’re still here and have no major problems. Do you think we should move further away from Washington, D.C.?  It has been interesting but I’m glad to get back to normal and my normal weekend includes making a pie!
I’m getting into the mood for fall and found a bunch of wonderful ripe pears. I’ve always loved pears but had never made a pear pie.  Fresh fruit and flaky crust were made for each other.  This pie was sweet, juicy and yum!  If you find yourself with extra pears this year, give this easy pie a try!
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
You’ll need pears, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter, ginger, cornstarch, flour and lemon juice.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
 Whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
 Peel and slice the pears (about 5 large) to make 6 cups.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
 Toss the pears in the brown sugar mixture and sprinkle with the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
 Pour the pears into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.  Since this was a really juicy pie, I would blind bake this crust lined with foil for about 6 minutes before adding the fruit.  It wasn’t soggy, but it wasn’t really crisp on the bottom either.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
 Spread the pear mixture evenly over the crust and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
While the pie is baking prepare the crumb topping.  Slice the butter into small chunks and blend them into the flour and brown sugar mixture.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
 Remove the pie from the oven.   I wish you could smell this!

 Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com

 Spread the crumb top evenly on the pears.  Cover the crust with foil if desired and return the pie to the oven for 40 minutes longer.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
 Allow the pie to cool to room temperature or serve slightly warm.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com
You can always add a little ice cream sprinkled with cinnamon for a delicious special dessert.
Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com

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Pear Crumb Pie - juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best! www.savingdessert.com

Pear Crumb Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Author: Tricia
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Juicy pears topped with a sweet crumb mixture wrapped in a flaky crust - fall fruit at it's best!

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked Pie Crust Recipe (See link in NOTES)
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears about 5 large pears
  • Juice of ½ lemon

For the topping:

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg. Fold in the sliced pears until coated. Sprinkle the mixture with the lemon juice. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie crust and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 25 minutes.
  • While the pie is baking, combine the topping ingredients. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Remove pie from the oven and spread the topping over the filling. Bake for 40 minutes. Cover the crust with foil to prevent over browning if necessary.
  • Cool and serve room temperature or slightly warm with ice cream.

Recipe Notes

  • Pie adapted from a recipe by Cathy Cremers on Allrecipes.com
  • Use our Perfect Pie Crust Recipe in 3 easy steps with video tutorial. Click HERE to print the recipe.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a happy Monday free from natural disasters 🙂

Tricia

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  5. The Slow Roasted Italian

    This looks absolutely amazing! I am definitely a pear lover and can see adding this to our desserts.<br /><br />Let me know if you make the salad. It is lovely, and would be a perfect accompaniment to your steak, I am sure.

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  6. Barefeet In The Kitchen

    Your pie turned out beautifully! I made a pear crisp last year that was an amazing success. I had never really thought about baking pears prior to that. They are really great when baked. I bet your pie was delicious!

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