Pear Crunch Pie Recipe

Name: Pear Crunch Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter, divided; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) pear halves in syrup; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) pear halves in syrup
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of the nutmeg and cinnamon. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in nuts. Set aside.
2
Drain pears, reserving 1 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, remaining nutmeg and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, peel and remaining butter.
3
Cut pears in half; arrange in pastry shell. Pour sauce over pears; sprinkle with reserved nut topping. Bake at 375u00b0 for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Pear Crunch 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.

Pear Crunch Pie

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions