VERY CRANBERRY-PEAR PIE

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Make and share this Very Cranberry-Pear Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (9 1/2 inch) unbaked deep dish pie shells (refrigerated)
3 cups fresh cranberries, picked over for stems
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
2 large ripe pears, unpeeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 orange, zest of (finely grated)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup walnut halves or 1 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In the container of a food processor, combine the cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar; pulse 5 or 6 times until the berries are well chopped.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl; mix in the pears, lemon juice, and orange zest; mix well and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon sugar and the cornstarch, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  • Add to the fruit and mix well.
  • Transfer filling to the chilled pie shell; smooth the top with your hands to even it out.
  • Place pie in a 400° oven, center rack; bake for 35 minutes.
  • To make the crumb topping: add nuts, sugars, flour, and salt to the food processor; pulse several times to mix.
  • Scatter the butter over the top and pulse until the mixture looks like medium-fine crumbs; transfer crumbs to a large bowl; then rub crumbs between your fingers to make large, buttery crumbs; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove pie from oven and lower temperature to 375°.
  • Carefully dump the topping in the center of the pie and spread the crumbs evenly over the surface with your hands.
  • Tamp down lightly; return pie to oven, placing it so the part that faced the back of the oven now faces the front.
  • Bake 30-35 more minutes or until the juices bubble thickly around the edge.
  • May be necessary to cover with loosely tented foil during the last 10-15 minutes to keep crumbs from over browning.
  • Place pie on wire rack and let cool at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.6, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 51.9, Protein 6.2

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