PEAR-MINCE PIE

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Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large pears, peeled, cored, and cubed
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pitted prune
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brandy (or 1 teaspoon brandy extract)
pastry dough, for double crust 9-inch pie

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients.
Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, over low heat for 40 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in brandy.
Pour filling into a pastry-lined 9-inch pie plate; top with remaining pastry; trim edges; seal and flute.
Cut slits in crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake on the lower rack in a 425° oven for 15 minutes.
Lower heat to 375° and bake 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 112.5, Carbohydrate 84.3, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 62.9, Protein 3.3