PEAR CRUNCH PIE

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This pie recipe is one of my favorites. The pecan topping gives it a nice crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) pear halves in syrup
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the nutmeg and cinnamon. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in nuts. Set aside., Drain pears, reserving 1 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, remaining nutmeg and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, zest and remaining butter., Cut pears in half; arrange in pastry shell. Pour sauce over pears; sprinkle with reserved nut topping. Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.