Tennessee Pear Pie Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 pie crusts (9 inch) 4 large pears -- peeled , cored, and thinly sliced 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted 1 tablespoon sugar
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Directions:Place 1 pie crust into pie plate. Combine pears and water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid; set pears and liquid aside. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Combine reserved pear liquid, honey, and lemon juice, mixing well; stir Into sugar mixture. Add cooked pears, stirring well to coat; pour pear Mixture into pie crust. Place second pie crust over filling. Trim edges; seal and flute. Cut slits to allow steam to escape. Brush top of pie evenly with butter; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 30 to 35 minutes. (Cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning if necessary.) Serve warm or cool. Top slices with whipped cream if desired. |
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Notes: This is a good way to use up some of those extra Pears. Make this Pie and see if family likes it. If so, make and freeze for later. Bake @ 450 for 20 min., cool, freeze, vacuum, date and place in freezer until needed. When needed, thaw, bake @ 450 in preheated oven for 20 min.
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