Fresh Pear Pie Recipe
Over the years I perfected the art of making this Fresh Pear Pie which was taught to me by my elders. It is most popularly enjoyed as a Dessert. The goodness of Fruits makes Fresh Pear Pie a healthy treat. The Canadian Fresh Pear Pie is a delight to serve and enjoy. Mark this Fresh Pear Pie, or else you will later regret bookmarking this recipe.
Ingredients
Pastry for 2 crust pie
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Few grains salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 large ripe pears, washed, quartered, cored, pared, and sliced (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
Prepare an 8 inch pie shell; roll out remaining pastry for top crust.
Set aside.
Mix the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and salt.
Sprinkle lemon juice over sliced pears and mix lightly; toss gently with the sugar mixture.
Turn filling into pastry shell.
Dot top with butter.
Complete as directed for a 2-crust pie Bake at 450°F 10 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is light golden brown.
Cool pie on wire rack.
Set aside.
Mix the sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and salt.
Sprinkle lemon juice over sliced pears and mix lightly; toss gently with the sugar mixture.
Turn filling into pastry shell.
Dot top with butter.
Complete as directed for a 2-crust pie Bake at 450°F 10 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is light golden brown.
Cool pie on wire rack.
