Almond-Topped Pear Pie
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Servings: 6
Categories:
Desserts
/
Fruits
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 3
tablespoons
Cornstarch 1/4
teaspoon
Ginger,
Ground
1/8
teaspoon
Salt 1/2
cup
Dark Corn Syrup,
Karo
2
tablespoons
Butter Or Regular Margarine 1
teaspoon
Lemon Juice 1/2
teaspoon
Lemon Rind,
Grated
1
Unbaked 9-inch Pie Shell 4
Pears; Medium,
*
-----ALMOND TOPPING----- 1
cup
Unbleached Flour 1/2
cup
Brown Sugar,
Firmly Packed
1/4
teaspoon
Ginger,
Ground
1/2
cup
Butter Or Regular Margarine 1/2
cup
Almonds,
Coarsely Chopped
Directions:
* The pears should be pared and thinly sliced. There should be about 4 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Combine the cornstarch, ginger and salt in a large bowl. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, lemon juice and lemon rind, stirring until smooth.
Add the pears and toss until well coated with the corn syrup mixture.
Arrange the mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Prepare the Almond Topping and sprinkle over the pears. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the topping and crust are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. ALMOND TOPPING: Combine the flour, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl.
Cut in the butter, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Stir in the almonds.
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