Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 3 egg yolks; 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 cups chopped peeled ripe pears

Servings: persons

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg yolks
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups chopped peeled ripe pears

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice; stir into dry ingredients with a fork. Remove 1 cup to another bowl; stir in the remaining sugar and set aside for the topping.
2
Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 375u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
3
Meanwhile, for filling, combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt and cinnamon in a small saucepan; slowly stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
4
Toss pears with remaining cornstarch; spoon over crust. Top with filling. Sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, divided, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert 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.

Old-Fashioned Pear Dessert

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