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Dethbert's Pear Pie
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
16
Difficulty
Medium
My friend Dethbert shared this wonderful pear pie recipe with me years ago, and it's become a beloved favorite in my kitchen. What makes it so special is the unexpected combination of sharp cheddar cheese with sweet pears, creating a truly unique flavor that keeps people coming back for more. The beauty of this pie is how quick it comes together, ready to bake in just thirty minutes. Mild cheddar provides beneficial probiotics when raw, and the pears offer natural fiber that supports digestion. Whether you're cooking for a special dinner or a casual weeknight dessert, this recipe delivers impressive results without fussy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 11 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar½ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon salt
- 22 cups finely shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 11 cup butter, softened
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Instructions
- 1
Sift flour, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir grated Cheddar cheese into the flour mixture using a fork. Stir in butter using a wide spoon until mixture becomes crumbly. Set topping mixture aside at room temperature.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place pie crusts in their tins onto a baking sheet to catch drips; place crusts 1 inch apart.
- 3
Sift sugar, cornstarch, and salt into a small bowl. Place pears in a large mixing bowl. When oven is hot, sprinkle sugar mixture over pears and stir to combine. Pour filling evenly into the 2 pie crusts. Divide topping mixture in half and add to the top of each pie in 4 to 6 dollops; use a wide knife to spread evenly.
- 4
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 18 minutes; the pears will produce a lot of liquid and will bubble over. Check pies and cover with aluminum foil if crust or topping is getting dark. Bake about 7 minutes more.
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