PEAR CRUMBLE PIE

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I couldn't really imagine a pear pie until I bit into this succulent dessert. The sweet crumb topping is wonderful and the filling is a nice change from apple. Try it with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. -Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
CRUMBLE TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour; add the pears and toss gently to coat. Spoon into pastry shell. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie. , Bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or until pears are tender and topping is golden brown. Cover edges loosely with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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