Almond-Topped Pear Pie Recipe

Name: Almond-Topped Pear Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon ginger ground; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup corn syrup, white (karo) or dark corn syrup; 2 tablespoons butter or regular margarine; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest grated; 1 each pie shell (9 inch) unbaked 9-inch; 4 1/2 cups pears pared, thinly sliced; 1 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose; 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed; 1/4 teaspoon ginger ground; 1/2 cup butter or regular margarine; 1/2 cup almonds coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ginger ground
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup corn syrup, white (karo) or dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or regular margarine
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest grated
1 each pie shell (9 inch) unbaked 9-inch
4 1/2 cups pears pared, thinly sliced
1 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose
1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon ginger ground
1/2 cup butter or regular margarine
1/2 cup almonds coarsely chopped

1
Combine the cornstarch, ginger and salt in a large bowl.
2
Add the corn syrup, melted butter, lemon juice and lemon rind, stirring until smooth.
3
Add the pears and toss until well coated with the corn syrup mixture.
4
Arrange the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
5
Prepare the Almond Topping and sprinkle over the pears.
6
Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350F (180C).
7
and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the topping and crust are golden brown.
8
Cool on a wire rack.
9
ALMOND TOPPING: Combine the flour, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl.
10
Cut in the butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly.
11
Stir in the almonds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon ginger ground, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup corn syrup, white (karo) or dark corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Almond-Topped Pear Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond-Topped Pear Pie

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