Deep-Dish Pear Pie With Cheddar Pastry Recipe

Name: Deep-Dish Pear Pie With Cheddar Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs firm pears (peeled, cored, and cut in halves); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons flour; 12-⅔ cup sugar (original recipe called for 1 cup!); 1 dash salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup shortening; ¼ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 -3 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

2 lbs firm pears (peeled, cored, and cut in halves)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons flour
12-⅔ cup sugar (original recipe called for 1 cup!)
1 dash salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
¼ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 -3 tablespoons cold water

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PIE FILLING INSTRUCTIONS:.
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Place pear halves in 1 qt casserole or deep dish pie plate.
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Sprinkle with lemon juice.
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Combine flour, sugar, salt, and spices ~ sprinkle over pears.
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Dot with butter.
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Cover with cheddar cheese pastry, crimping to edges of casserole or pie plate ~ cut a few slits into crust to vent.
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Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
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CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTRY INSTRUCTIONS:.
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Combine flour and salt.
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Cut-in shortening with a pastry blender (or two knives) until mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Stir in shredded cheese.
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Sprinkle cold water over surface; stir with a fork till combined; shape into a ball.
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Flatten dough and roll into a circle large enough to overhang casserole dish or pie plate edge about 1-inch, enough to crimp to dish.
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Cut a few slits into crust, and bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
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Serve with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

1367

kcal

Calories

Fat

332

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs firm pears (peeled, cored, and cut in halves), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons flour, 12-⅔ cup sugar (original recipe called for 1 cup!), and more.

Yes, Deep-Dish Pear Pie With Cheddar Pastry 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.

Deep-Dish Pear Pie With Cheddar Pastry

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