PEAR CRUMB PIE

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"My guests find this pear filling and crumb topping a delightful change of pace from other fruit pies," relates Cathy Cremers of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Sprinkle with water; toss until mixture is moist enough to shape into a ball. On a floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie pan. Flute edges. Combine filling ingredients; spoon into the crust. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. bake 40 minutes longer. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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