 |
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
A wide slice of this festive fruity pie is a great end to a delicious meal. The mellow flavor of pears is a refreshing alternative to the more common pies for the holidays. It's nice to serve a dessert that's a little unexpected. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, HI Ingredients:
8 cups thinly sliced peeled pears |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches) |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the pears, sugar, tapioca and nutmeg; let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Line a pie plate with bottom crust; add pear mixture. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling; seal and flute edges. Cut large slits in top. Brush with egg.
3. Bake at 375° for 55-60 minutes or until the pears are tender. Remove to a wire rack. Pour cream through slits if desired. Cool. Yield: 8 servings.
|
|