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Pear Pie III
Prep
15 mins
Cook
1 hr
Servings
8
Difficulty
Hard
This is my go to pear pie recipe when I want something special but don't have all day in the kitchen. With just fifteen minutes of prep work, you'll have a gorgeous double crusted pie ready for the oven. Pears are wonderfully nutritious, packed with fiber that's great for digestion, and they pair beautifully with the vanilla and butter in this filling. The best part is how simple it comes together, especially since you can use store bought crusts if you're short on time. This version is a real crowd pleaser that never fails to impress.
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Ingredients
- 11 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 22 pears - peeled, cored and cut in half
- 11 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 11 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 22 eggs, beaten
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Press the pie pastry into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Flute the edges. Place the pear halves cut side down in the pie crust with the small ends toward the center.
- 3
In a medium bowl, mix the butter and sugar together until smooth, then beat in the eggs one at a time until light and fluffy. Stir in flour and vanilla. Pour over the top of the pears.
- 4
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until pears are soft and custard is set in the center. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
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