Caramelized Pear Pie
This Caramelized Pear Pie features tender, caramelized pears nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. The caramelization process enhances the natural sweetness of the pears, creating a truly irresistible dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 roll (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts
- 6 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss pear slices with granulated sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
- Spread pears in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pears are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust.
- Pour caramelized pear mixture into the pie crust.
- Top with the second pie crust. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut vents in the top crust.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra decadent treat.
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