Spiced Pear and Raisin Pie Recipe

Name: Spiced Pear and Raisin Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pear nectar; 3/4 cup (packed) raisins; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 1/4 pounds ripe pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 2 Easy Pastry Dough disks; 1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

Servings: persons

1 cup pear nectar
3/4 cup (packed) raisins
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 1/4 pounds ripe pears, peeled, quartered, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 Easy Pastry Dough disks
1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

1
Position rack in lowest third of oven; preheat to 400F.
2
Boil nectar in heavy medium saucepan until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
3
Pour into large bowl; mix in raisins.
4
Cool completely.
5
Mix in sugar and next 5 ingredients, then pears.
6
Roll out 1 dough disk on floured surface to 13-inch round.
7
Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
8
Brush inside and top edge of crust with some of glaze.
9
Spoon filling into crust.
10
Roll out second dough disk on floured surface to 13-inch round.
11
Arrange dough over filling.
12
Seal top crust to bottom crust at edge of dish.
13
Trim double overhang to 3/4 inch.
14
Fold under; crimp edge.
15
Using small knife, cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
16
Brush crust and edge with glaze.
17
If desired, roll out any dough scraps and cut out small pear-shaped decorations.
18
Press decorations onto edge of crust.
19
Bake pie until pears are tender, covering crust with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
20
Place on rack; cool completely.
21
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
22
Let stand at room temperature.)

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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

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: 1 cup pear nectar, 3/4 cup (packed) raisins, 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pear and Raisin 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.

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Spiced Pear and Raisin Pie

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