Easy Apple Pear Pie
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Easy Apple Pear Pie
Description
The Easy Apple Pear Pie features a filling of thinly sliced apples mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, and cornstarch to create a well-balanced sweet and slightly tart mixture. The addition of pears on top adds a gentle sweetness and decorative appeal. The filling is spread into a pre-made pie crust and baked in a moderate oven wrapped with foil to prevent over-browning.
The glaze made from brown sugar, coconut oil, and lemon juice is heated until combined and brushed liberally over the pear slices before baking, which helps create a glossy, flavorful finish. The pie crust turns golden and the fruit softens, blending the flavors and textures harmoniously.
For best results, slice the fruit thinly and evenly to ensure consistent baking. Adjust sugar levels depending on the tartness of the apples used. Additional cornstarch may be needed if excess liquid pools in the filling to avoid a soggy crust. This pie pairs well with ice cream or cream and makes a comforting dessert with autumnal flavors.
Ingredients
- pie crust storebought
Filling:
- 4 apple peeled, cored and sliced thinly, medium tart
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Topping:
- 1-2 pear peeled, cored and sliced thinly
Glaze:
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9” pie plate and set aside. Roll out or press dough into a pie plate, spreading evenly, crimp edges with your fingers.
- Place all filling ingredients in a large bowl and toss well to coat. If liquid is pooling in the bottom of the bowl, stir in an additional tablespoon of cornstarch. Spoon filling into crust, and smooth top.
- Heat glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and combined, and set aside. Top filling with sliced pears in a decorative circular pattern, as pictured. Brush top liberally with glaze, cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until crust is browning and pears are soft and golden.
Notes
- Slice apples and pears evenly to promote uniform cooking and texture in the pie.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on the sweetness of the apples to maintain desired taste balance.
- Incorporate a mix of apple and pear in the filling if you prefer a more blended flavor throughout.
- Add extra cornstarch if pooling liquid appears in the filling to maintain a firm, non-soggy crust.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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