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Caramel Pear Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 cups ripe pears - sliced & peeled (about 6 medium)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar - divided
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 pie shell (9") - unbaked

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (optional)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine

18 caramels
5 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup pecans - chopped
Directions:
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine pears and lemon juice. In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Add to pears; stir gently. Let stand for 15 minutes. Pour into pastry shell.

In a bowl, combine the oats (if used), flour, and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the pears.

Bake at 400º for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with milk. Stir until smooth; add pecans. Drizzle over the pie.

Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8

 

 

 

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