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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Two of my family's favorite fruits appear in this splendid pie with a nutty streusel topping. I like to serve slices with cherry-vanilla frozen yogurt.Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Ingredients:
pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches) |
6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears |
1/2 cup dried cherries |
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
topping: |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/3 cup cold butter |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges.
2. In a large bowl, toss pears and cherries with lemon juice and extract. Combine sugar and cornstarch. Add to pear mixture; toss to coat. Spoon into crust. In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle over filling.
3. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 8 servings.
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