GINGERSNAP PEAR PIE

Gingersnap Pear Pie image

This recipe comes from my grandmother, who has lots of pear trees on her land. A gingersnap crust complements the pleasant taste of pears.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 9 cookies)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
5 cups thinly sliced peeled pears (about 5 medium)

Steps:

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the gingersnap crumbs, sugars, flour, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Place half the pear slices in crust. Top with half the crumb mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.