Deep-Dish Pear Pie
Description
This Southern dessert features Pears; peeled, halved and. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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cored (about 4 medium) 1 tb Lemon juice 3 tb Flour, all-purpose 1 c Sugar ds Salt 1/2 ts Cinnamon, ground 1/2 ts Nutmeg, ground 1 tb Butter Whipped
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cream ; opt.CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTRY1 c Flour, all-purpose 1/2 ts Salt 1/3 c Shortening 1/4 c Cheese, cheddar; shredded 2 tb Water; cold (to 3 tb.)
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Place pear halves in a 1-1/2 qt.
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casserole or deep-dish 9" pieplate.
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Sprinkle with lemon juice.
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Combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; sprinkle over pears.
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Dot with butter.
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Cover with Cheddar Cheese Pastry, crimping pastry to sides of dish.
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Cut slits in top of pastry for steam to escape.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
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Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
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Cheddar Cheese Pastry:
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Combine flour and salt;
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cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Stir in cheese.
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Sprinkle cold water evenly over surface; stir with a fork until all dry ingredients are moistened.
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Shape dough into a ball.
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Roll out dough on a floured surface; cut dough to cover top of a deep-dish 9" pieplate.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 19
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 129.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 34.0g12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
- Sugars 22.2g
- Protein 0.9g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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