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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Having an abundance of pears one summer, I came up with this pleasing pie using that fresh fruit.Eunice Gutbrod, Greenfield, Wisconsin Ingredients:
4 cups sliced peeled pears |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
2 tablespoons chopped almonds |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup cold butter |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the pears, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; toss to coat. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with almonds.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. sprinkle over the top.
3. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 8 servings.
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