One of the better kept secrets in our world is pear pie. Overshadowed by its colleagues the apple, peach, or berry, pears are often neglected when it comes to pie. But the humble pear transforms this fruit pie into something special. The pear has the same texture as an apple , but it has a much more subtle, yet complex flavour. If you are anything like me, after just after one bite, you will most certainly be hooked.
This is also our 100th post on gourm(eh). Neither Sitelle nor I could have imagined the overwhelming support we have received from our readers or the wonderful cooking adventures we would venture on when we started this blog. To a few hundred more!
Pear Pie
(1 pie)
Ingredients:
5 pears, slivered (and peeled if desired)
½ cup of sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
½ lemon
Egg white (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Roll out the first portion of pie dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Combine the slivered pears with the sugar, flour, and spices. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture, and blend until the pears are evenly coated. Transfer the pears into the pie plate. Cover with the second portion of dough or with a lattice. If desired, brush the pastry with an egg white.
Bake in the oven for approximately 45 minutes or until the pie is bubbly. Let cool slightly before eating (but if you can’t resist a taste, be sure to serve with a scoop of vanilla icecream!)
– Catherine
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