PEAR CRUNCH PIE

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Not sure why, but we didn't eat fresh pears at my house when I was growing up. When I went on a diet, I started eating more fresh fruit, and found I really enjoy pears!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Pies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 unbaked 10-inch pastry shell
1 c all=purpose flour
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 c butter
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Combine pears and lemon juice in a large bowl; toss gently. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and lemon rind; toss well. Arrange the pear mixture in the pastry shell. Set aside.
  • 2. Combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl; stir well. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the chopped pecans; sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the pear mixture.
  • 3. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until the pears are tender and the crust is a golden brown.

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