PEAR CUSTARD PIE

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Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan shares the secret of this mouthwatering pie. "When cooked, the pears become incredibly sweet, soft and fragrant," she relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)
4-1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe pears (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove the foil; bake 3 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 350°., Place pears in pastry shell. In a bowl, combine sugar, flour and nutmeg. Whisk in eggs, 1/4 cup cream, butter, lemon zest and vanilla. Pour over pears., Cover edges loosely with foil. bake for 50 minutes or until filling is just set (mixture will jiggle). Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a bowl, whip the remaining cream with cinnamon. Serve with pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.