SPICED GINGERED PEAR PIE

Spiced Gingered Pear Pie image

Welcome fall with this delicious alternative to apple pie, starring sliced pears tossed with ginger. Make it extra special by serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
6 cups thinly sliced peeled pears (about 6 medium)
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 tablespoon water
4 teaspoons granulated sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 425° F. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie plate.
In large bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in ginger and lemon peel. Add pears; toss gently. Spoon into crust-lined plate. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over filling.
Top with second crust; seal and flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust. Brush crust with water; sprinkle with 4 teaspoons sugar.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until pears are tender and crust is golden brown. After 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with pie shield ring strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Cool on cooling rack at least 30 minutes before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g