Gingersnap-Pear Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Name: Gingersnap-Pear Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups gingersnap crumbs (8 oz.); 4 Tbs. butter or margarine, melted; 2 15-oz. cans pear halves in juice, drained (810 halves); 1 large egg; 2 Tbs. sugar; 1/2 cup pumpkin or squash puree; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Stir together gingersnap crumbs and butter in bowl until crumbs are moistened.
3
Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie dish.
4
Place dish on baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes.
5
Cool 20 minutes.
6
Arrange pears core side down in piecrust.
7
Whisk together egg and sugar in medium bowl.
8
Whisk in pumpkin puree, then creme fraiche, milk, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
9
Pour mixture around pears in crust.
10
Bake pie 30 to 35 minutes, or until tip of knife inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Cool completely before serving.

1053

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups gingersnap crumbs (8 oz.), 4 Tbs. butter or margarine, melted, 2 15-oz. cans pear halves in juice, drained (810 halves), 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Gingersnap-Pear Pumpkin 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingersnap-Pear Pumpkin Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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