🍐 Introducing the delectable “French Pear Pie” – a luscious creation that effortlessly blends the sweetness of ripe pears with a hint of citrusy zing! 🇫🇷✨ Perfect for any occasion, this fruit-filled delight will surely elevate your dessert game. 🥧
⏰ Total Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
📜 Description:
Fruit pies have an everlasting charm, and this French Pear Pie is no exception. As per glowing reviews, it seems like this adopted recipe is already a winner! No need for tweaks here. However, if you’re looking to personalize, consider the reviewer’s genius suggestion of using lemon juice instead of orange juice – a fantastic alternative if you’re more likely to have lemons on hand! 🍋🍊
🍽️ Recipe Category: Pie
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Pears, Fruit, European, Low Protein, Weeknight, < 60 Mins, Oven
🥭 Recipe Ingredients:
- 6 Pears
- 1/2 Lemon, rind of
- 3 cups Unbleached flour
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/8 cup Butter
- 1 cup Regular margarine
🌟 Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (based on 2 reviews)
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🔢 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 441.5
- Fat Content: 18g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.3mg
- Sodium Content: 261mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 69g
- Fiber Content: 6.9g
- Sugar Content: 33.6g
- Protein Content: 4.2g
👩🍳 Recipe Servings: 6
📋 Recipe Instructions:
- Combine the Pears: In a bowl, gently toss together the pears, orange juice concentrate, and lemon rind.
- Arrange in Pie Shell: Place the pear mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
- Prepare Topping: Create the Spicy Crumb Topping by combining flour, sugar, spices, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the margarine until crumbly using a pastry blender.
- Sprinkle Topping: Sprinkle the Spicy Crumb Topping generously over the pear mixture.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop it into a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the pears reach the desired tenderness. If the top gets too brown after 30 minutes, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the French Pear Pie to cool on a wire rack before serving. This step ensures that each bite is a delightful experience, balancing flavors and textures.
🌰 Spicy Crumb Topping (Optional):
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, spices, and salt.
- Cut in Margarine: Using a pastry blender, cut in the margarine until the mixture attains a delightful crumbly consistency.
Indulge in the divine aroma as your French Pear Pie bakes to golden perfection. This recipe strikes the perfect balance, capturing the essence of European flavors while keeping it easy for a weeknight treat.🌙✨ Serve it up, and watch your guests savor every forkful of this fruity masterpiece! Bon appétit! 🇫🇷🍐🥧
