French Pear Pie Recipe

Name: French Pear Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups Bartlett pears, pared and thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon lemon, rind of; 3 tablespoons orange juice, frozen concentrate; 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell; SPICY CRUMB TOPPING; 3/4 cup unbleached flour; 1/2 teaspoon ginger, Ground; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup regular margarine

Servings: persons

6 cups Bartlett pears, pared and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon, rind of
3 tablespoons orange juice, frozen concentrate
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
SPICY CRUMB TOPPING
3/4 cup unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon ginger, Ground
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup regular margarine

1
Combine the pears, orange juice concentrate and lemon rind in a bowl and toss lightly.
2
Arrange the pear mixture in the unbaked pie shell.
3
Prepare the Spicy Crumb Topping (instructions below) and sprinkle over the pear mixture.
4
Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 40 minutes or until the pears are tender.
5
Cover loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes if the top becomes too brown.
6
Cool on a wire rack before serving.
7
SPICY CRUMB TOPPING:
8
Combine the flour, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl.
9
Cut in the margarine, using a pastry blender, until the mixture is crumbly.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups Bartlett pears, pared and thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon lemon, rind of, 3 tablespoons orange juice, frozen concentrate, 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell, and more.

Yes, French 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.

French Pear Pie

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