PEAR APPLE PIE

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When it's apple season, I reach for this recipe from The Apple Fare restaurant in Grass Valley. Owner Joyce Rollings says homemade pies are paramount at this family eatery.-The Apple Fare Restaurant, Grass Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3-1/2 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1-1/2 cups sliced peeled pears
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until the dough forms a ball. On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Flute edges. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and remaining flour. Add apples and pears; toss. Pour into crust. , For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is tender.

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