Perfectly Spiced Pear Pie
A deliciously spiced pear pie with a flaky homemade crust and a warm, aromatic filling. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or food processor
- Rolling Pin
- 9-inch pie dish
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into small cubes
- 6-8 tbsp ice water
Pie Filling
- 6-7 ripe pears Bartlett or Bosc, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lemon zest zest of one lemon
- 1 pinch salt
For Assembly
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tbsp sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chilled butter and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
- Peel, core, and slice the pears. Mix with sugar, spices, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Fill the pie crust with the pear mixture and spread evenly.
- Roll out remaining dough for a double crust or cut strips for a lattice top. Trim and crimp edges.
- Brush top with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding a pinch of cardamom to the filling.