If you love fruit pies, you have to try this delectable pear pie. It’s subtly flavored and minimally sweetened, so the fruit’s natural flavors shine. You can either serve alone or with a vanilla ice cream.
On the Ingredients
- Pears are a fruit from a tree in the same family as apples and roses. They come in many varieties with flavors ranging from sweet to tart. This fruit is enjoyed worldwide and can be used for cooked or raw preparations in savory or sweet ways. Pears are high in fiber and nutrient-rich. They’re also a good source of antioxidants. (Read more about Pears).
Recipe Notes and Substitutions
This pie can be made vegan by using the vegan version of our Simple Pie Dough.
Perfect Pear Pie
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
1
hourTotal time
1
hour30
minutesIf you love fruit pies, you have to try this delectable pear pie. It's subtly flavored and minimally sweetened, so the fruit's natural flavors shine. You can either serve alone or with a vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
5 ripe D'Anjou pears
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
14 cup brown sugar OR golden monk fruit sweetener
1 egg
1 tbsp water
Directions
- Use our recipe for Simple Pie Dough, making two. Wrap them in wax cloth or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Peel the pears and slice. In a bowl, mix them with the cornstarch, vanilla, salt, and sweetener.
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- On a large work surface, generously sprinkle flour and roll out the first dough into a large circle about 1/16-inch thick. Carefully transfer the dough to a deep skillet (11” or similar), lining it with a generous overhang.
- Fill with the pears.
- Trim the overhanging dough so you have about 2 inches extra. Roll out the rest of the dough and cover the top of the pie, trimming the excess dough so there is a 1/2-inch overhang. Roll up the extra to make the crust edge and crimp to seal. Beat the egg with a tbsp of water and brush the crust all over. Cut some vents into the top.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let the pie cool for a half-hour before slicing.
- Serve as is or with vanilla ice cream!
