Cheddar-Pear Pie Recipe

Name: Cheddar-Pear Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium-size ripe pears, peeled and chopped; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked pie shell; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

5 medium-size ripe pears, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked pie shell
1/2 cup (2 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted

1
Combine pears and 1/3 cup sugar in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 12 to 14 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove from heat. (Drain excess liquid, if necessary.)
2
Process pears in a blender until smooth; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla. Set aside.
3
Line pie shell with aluminum foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
4
Bake on lowest oven rack at 425u00b0 for 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake 4 more minutes.
5
Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter.
6
Spoon pear mixture into prepared piecrust; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Cover edges with aluminum foil.
7
Bake at 425u00b0 for 25 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium-size ripe pears, peeled and chopped, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Cheddar-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.

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