Deep-Dish Pear Pie With Cheddar Pastry Recipe

Directions:

1. PIE FILLING INSTRUCTIONS:.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Place pear halves in 1 qt casserole or deep dish pie plate.
4. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
5. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and spices ~ sprinkle over pears.
6. Dot with butter.
7. Cover with cheddar cheese pastry, crimping to edges of casserole or pie plate ~ cut a few slits into crust to vent.
8. Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
9. CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTRY INSTRUCTIONS:.
10. Combine flour and salt.
11. Cut-in shortening with a pastry blender (or two knives) until mixture resembles coarse meal.
12. Stir in shredded cheese.
13. Sprinkle cold water over surface; stir with a fork till combined; shape into a ball.
14. Flatten dough and roll into a circle large enough to overhang casserole dish or pie plate edge about 1-inch, enough to crimp to dish.
15. Cut a few slits into crust, and bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
16. Serve with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream, if desired.