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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a favorite. The pecan toppping gives the pie a nice crunch. Ingredients:
1c flour |
1/2c packed brown sugar |
1/2tsp nutmeg,divided |
1/4tsp cinnamon |
1/2c plus 1tbs.cold butter,divided |
1/2c chopped pecans |
2 cans(151/4oz) pear halves |
1/4c sugar |
2tbs cornstarch |
1/4tsp salt |
1tbs lemon juice |
1tsp grated lemon peel |
1 unbaked (9 ) pie shell |
Directions:
1. In bowl,combine flour,brown sugar,1/4tsp nutmeg and sugar. Cut in butter till it resembles coarse crumbs;stir in nuts;set aside.
2. Drain pears,reserve 1 cuo of juice. In a sauce pan combine the sugar,cornstarch,salt,remaining nutmeg and reserved juice till smooth. Bring to a boil;cook and stir 2 mins. or till thickened. Remove from the heat;stir in lemon juice and peel and remaining butter.
3. Cut pears in half;arrange in pastry shell. Pour sauce over pears;sprinkle with reserved nut topping.
4. Bake at 375 for 50 to 55 mins or till golden brown.
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