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French Pear Pie
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Servings: 6
Categories:
Desserts
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Fruits
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 6
cups
Bartlett Pears,
*
3
tablespoons
Orange Juice; Frozen,
Conc.
1/2
teaspoon
Lemon Rind 1
Unbaked 9-inch Pie Shell
-----SPICY CRUMB TOPPING----- 3/4
cup
Unbleached Flour 1/2
cup
Sugar 1
teaspoon
Cinnamon,
Ground
1/2
teaspoon
Ginger,
Ground
1/8
teaspoon
Salt 1/4
cup
Butter Or Regular Margarine
Directions:
* The Bartlett Pears should be pared and thinly sliced.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Combine the pears, orange juice concentrate and lemon rind in a bowl and toss lightly. Arrange the pear mixture in the unbaked pie shell. Prepare the Spicy Crumb Topping and sprinkle over the pear mixture. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 40 minutes or until the pears are tender.
Cover loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes if the top becomes too brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving. SPICY CRUMB TOPPING: Combine the flour, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl. Cut in the margarine, using a pastry blender, until the mixture is crumbly.
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